- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 295% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 295% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (₨1,797) | ₨394 | + 356% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (₨986) | ₨261 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (₨974) | ₨143 | + 582% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (₨120) | ₨51 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (₨542) | ₨71 | + 661% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (₨298) | ₨38 | + 684% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (₨801) | ₨200 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (₨284) | ₨138 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (₨219) | ₨25 | + 787% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (₨157) | ₨122 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (₨1,156) | ₨834 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (₨175) | ₨82 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (₨181) | ₨33 | + 453% | |
| Housing | + 378% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 378% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,862 (₨206,314) | ₨30,620 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,234 (₨161,010) | ₨20,629 | + 681% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (₨13,682) | ₨4,565 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (₨129,932) | ₨24,219 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (₨89,681) | ₨14,731 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (₨10,637) | ₨3,655 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (₨3,287) | ₨806 | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (₨38,515) | ₨33,843 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (₨11,986) | ₨10,526 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (₨1,223) | ₨394 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (₨2,028) | ₨582 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (₨8,010) | ₨2,434 | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (₨3,527) | ₨2,723 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (₨9,568) | ₨3,796 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (₨13,846) | ₨2,944 | + 370% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (₨1,976,967) | ₨878,740 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (₨135) | ₨78 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (₨5,882) | ₨1,376 | + 327% | |
| Personal Care | + 256% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 256% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (₨1,029) | ₨128 | + 702% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (₨2,261) | ₨275 | + 721% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (₨8,369) | ₨1,366 | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (₨470) | ₨254 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (₨327) | ₨178 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (₨309) | ₨228 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (₨215) | ₨133 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (₨247) | ₨72 | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (₨3,146) | ₨275 | + 1046% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (₨5,085) | ₨1,195 | + 326% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (₨2,696) | ₨473 | + 470% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (₨8,740) | ₨1,921 | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (₨7,470) | ₨1,985 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (₨1,228) | ₨593 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (₨368) | ₨227 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨490) | ₨206 | + 137% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (₨36,376) | ₨38,148 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (₨26) | ₨63 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (₨6,375) | ₨1,870 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨610) | ₨257 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 198% more expensive than in India
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