Cost of living in Switzerland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 336% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 336% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (₨2,104) | ₨369 | + 470% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (₨1,158) | ₨292 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (₨1,013) | ₨142 | + 616% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (₨129) | ₨52 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (₨618) | ₨73 | + 747% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.80 (₨308) | ₨36 | + 752% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (₨906) | ₨227 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (₨312) | ₨140 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (₨194) | ₨31 | + 529% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (₨171) | ₨132 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (₨1,209) | ₨772 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.48 (₨201) | ₨86 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.62 (₨212) | ₨36 | + 490% | |
| Housing | + 478% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 478% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,797 (₨226,656) | ₨33,231 | + 582% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,185 (₨177,062) | ₨19,879 | + 791% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (₨13,441) | ₨4,541 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,637 (₨132,625) | ₨19,026 | + 597% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,195 (₨96,785) | ₨12,499 | + 674% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (₨7,610) | ₨3,334 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (₨3,273) | ₨676 | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 426 (₨34,487) | ₨29,555 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (₨10,307) | ₨10,444 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (₨1,223) | ₨411 | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (₨2,360) | ₨211 | + 1017% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (₨8,778) | ₨2,314 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (₨5,005) | ₨2,579 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (₨10,404) | ₨3,601 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (₨13,542) | ₨2,719 | + 398% | |
| Transportation | + 219% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,665 (₨2,241,539) | ₨918,724 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (₨120) | ₨80 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (₨7,072) | ₨1,164 | + 508% | |
| Personal Care | + 337% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 337% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (₨1,307) | ₨100 | + 1202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (₨1,950) | ₨212 | + 818% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (₨7,922) | ₨624 | + 1169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (₨490) | ₨316 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (₨384) | ₨161 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (₨427) | ₨254 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (₨294) | ₨140 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (₨379) | ₨68 | + 454% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (₨3,170) | ₨239 | + 1225% | |
| Entertainment | + 273% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 273% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (₨6,059) | ₨1,195 | + 407% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (₨2,844) | ₨471 | + 503% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 251 (₨20,345) | ₨1,633 | + 1146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (₨8,766) | ₨1,629 | + 438% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (₨1,287) | ₨568 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (₨410) | ₨193 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨579) | ₨190 | + 205% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (₨37,559) | ₨36,202 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (₨27) | ₨5.27 | + 406% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 99 (₨8,052) | ₨1,589 | + 407% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (₨697) | ₨271 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 317% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 317% more expensive than in India
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