Cost of living in Switzerland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 311% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 311% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (₨2,133) | ₨344 | + 520% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (₨1,219) | ₨299 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (₨845) | ₨161 | + 425% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (₨128) | ₨54 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (₨552) | ₨83 | + 566% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.04 (₨246) | ₨41 | + 500% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (₨816) | ₨216 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.42 (₨277) | ₨153 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.08 (₨168) | ₨29 | + 480% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (₨156) | ₨151 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (₨1,183) | ₨769 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.06 (₨247) | ₨87 | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.73 (₨221) | ₨35 | + 522% | |
| Housing | + 586% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 586% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,644 (₨294,528) | ₨30,437 | + 868% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,553 (₨206,337) | ₨19,332 | + 967% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 115 (₨9,332) | ₨4,833 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,074 (₨167,648) | ₨22,933 | + 631% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,643 (₨132,828) | ₨14,192 | + 836% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 44 (₨3,531) | ₨3,664 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (₨4,147) | ₨513 | + 709% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 474 (₨38,346) | ₨29,585 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 143 (₨11,523) | ₨13,060 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 7 (₨548) | ₨413 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (₨2,492) | ₨377 | + 560% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 185% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (₨9,276) | ₨2,299 | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (₨4,923) | ₨2,368 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (₨9,492) | ₨3,408 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 202 (₨16,295) | ₨2,866 | + 469% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,452 (₨2,299,802) | ₨958,460 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (₨146) | ₨108 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (₨6,242) | ₨1,482 | + 321% | |
| Personal Care | + 245% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (₨1,186) | ₨128 | + 826% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 17 (₨1,358) | ₨222 | + 513% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (₨8,052) | ₨815 | + 888% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (₨420) | ₨402 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (₨313) | ₨183 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.66 (₨295) | ₨242 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.28 (₨184) | ₨163 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.73 (₨220) | ₨73 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 48 (₨3,859) | ₨336 | + 1047% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 230% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Switzerland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 53 (₨4,294) | ₨1,329 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (₨2,935) | ₨586 | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 95 (₨7,709) | ₨1,606 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (₨8,706) | ₨2,079 | + 319% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (₨1,310) | ₨594 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.70 (₨380) | ₨226 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨564) | ₨175 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 585 (₨47,253) | ₨43,316 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (₨32) | ₨1.29 | + 2421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 83 (₨6,708) | ₨1,462 | + 359% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (₨717) | ₨237 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 306% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 306% more expensive than in India
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