India vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 78% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 75 of 100).
Metric India Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 24.5 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India Switzerland
Housing & utilities 29 287
Food 58 193
Transport 62 170
Restaurants & hotels 39 228
Health 23 225
Communication 27 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 75/100 97/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 0.6
Internet users 70% 97%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 78% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $446,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 75 out of 100.
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