Cost of living in India compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 77% | |||
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Food in India is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 27 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 16 | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 11 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 1.81 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 8 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (CHF 0.51) | CHF 4.50 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 10 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 4.33 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (CHF 0.34) | CHF 2.27 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.33 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.87 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 2.35 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in India is 85% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (CHF 496) | CHF 3,527 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (CHF 285) | CHF 2,866 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (CHF 50) | CHF 205 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (CHF 284) | CHF 2,179 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (CHF 159) | CHF 1,557 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (CHF 43) | CHF 94 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (CHF 6) | CHF 53 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (CHF 319) | CHF 305 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (CHF 112) | CHF 116 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 17 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (CHF 7) | CHF 30 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in India is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (CHF 26) | CHF 111 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (CHF 31) | CHF 64 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (CHF 44) | CHF 118 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (CHF 31) | CHF 184 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in India is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (CHF 20,384) | CHF 36,492 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.84 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (CHF 11) | CHF 78 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 83% | |||
Personal Care in India is 83% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 13 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 26 | - 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (CHF 10) | CHF 211 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 5.94 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 4.15 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 4.35 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 4.98 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 58 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in India is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
India | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (CHF 15) | CHF 71 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (CHF 7) | CHF 39 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (CHF 17) | CHF 101 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (CHF 23) | CHF 125 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 5.21 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (CHF 506) | CHF 434 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.33 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (CHF 17) | CHF 88 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 9 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland
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