Cost of living in Switzerland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 280% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 280% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (₨1,846) | ₨390 | + 374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (₨1,027) | ₨281 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (₨868) | ₨140 | + 521% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (₨118) | ₨52 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (₨549) | ₨72 | + 662% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.30 (₨317) | ₨37 | + 762% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (₨799) | ₨213 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.05 (₨299) | ₨141 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.52 (₨186) | ₨28 | + 556% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.87 (₨138) | ₨127 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (₨1,067) | ₨826 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.72 (₨201) | ₨84 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.25 (₨166) | ₨35 | + 370% | |
| Housing | + 412% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 412% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,889 (₨213,031) | ₨31,113 | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,100 (₨154,848) | ₨20,117 | + 670% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (₨14,812) | ₨4,307 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 (₨118,195) | ₨23,419 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,199 (₨88,416) | ₨13,598 | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 128 (₨9,440) | ₨3,303 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 39 (₨2,873) | ₨741 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 650 (₨47,917) | ₨30,160 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (₨8,904) | ₨10,528 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (₨1,345) | ₨379 | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (₨2,320) | ₨306 | + 658% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (₨7,990) | ₨2,349 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (₨4,356) | ₨2,531 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (₨9,460) | ₨3,763 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 190 (₨14,003) | ₨2,826 | + 395% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,464 (₨1,877,875) | ₨931,795 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (₨119) | ₨76 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (₨5,172) | ₨1,223 | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 306% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 306% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (₨1,350) | ₨107 | + 1166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (₨3,346) | ₨210 | + 1494% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 113 (₨8,329) | ₨959 | + 769% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (₨384) | ₨255 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (₨314) | ₨173 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (₨341) | ₨241 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.79 (₨280) | ₨151 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.53 (₨260) | ₨69 | + 277% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (₨2,602) | ₨240 | + 982% | |
| Entertainment | + 227% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (₨5,355) | ₨1,182 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (₨2,695) | ₨467 | + 477% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (₨8,428) | ₨1,718 | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (₨8,386) | ₨1,929 | + 335% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (₨1,263) | ₨692 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.96 (₨365) | ₨217 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (₨493) | ₨225 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 528 (₨38,932) | ₨34,583 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (₨27) | ₨3.67 | + 642% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (₨6,661) | ₨1,938 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (₨616) | ₨241 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 254% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 254% more expensive than in India
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