- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Nanchang
- Lausanne
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nanchang (China) and Lausanne (Switzerland)
| Food | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanchang (China) is 69% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元20 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 22 | 86% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元24 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 12.88 | 72% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | CHF 10.83 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.98 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元6 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 4.59 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 4.06 | 82% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (CHF 7.50) | CHF 11.64 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.91 | 62% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 3.61 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元2.83 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 1.83 | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 16.50 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元4.35 (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.93 | 78% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.50 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.74 | 59% |
| Housing | 81% | ||
| Housing in Nanchang (China) is 81% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元2,000 (CHF 300) | CHF 2,544 | 88% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元600 (CHF 90) | CHF 183 | 51% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元100 (CHF 15.00) | CHF 53 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (CHF 600) | CHF 750 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | CHF 155 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 13.99 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 27 | - |
| Clothes | 49% | ||
| Clothes in Nanchang (China) is 49% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元500 (CHF 75) | CHF 135 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元200 (CHF 30) | CHF 63 | 53% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元425 (CHF 64) | CHF 127 | 50% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元550 (CHF 83) | CHF 152 | 46% |
| Transportation | 64% | ||
| Transportation in Nanchang (China) is 64% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 (CHF 22,502) | CHF 35,508 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.91 | 53% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (CHF 12.00) | CHF 71 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元21 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 36 | 91% |
| Personal Care | 51% | ||
| Personal Care in Nanchang (China) is 51% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元20 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 14.80 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元28 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 7.35 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6.43 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.43 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 4.42 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.41 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 38 | - |
| Entertainment | 62% | ||
| Entertainment in Nanchang (China) is 62% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (CHF 15.75) | CHF 67 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元100 (CHF 15.00) | CHF 36 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元400 (CHF 60) | CHF 124 | 52% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元200 (CHF 30) | CHF 109 | 72% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 14.17 | 68% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 4.23 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元7.50 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 5.43 | 79% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,000 (CHF 150) | CHF 152 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.69 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元565 (CHF 85) | CHF 97 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元12.50 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 7.07 | 73% |
| TOTAL | 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 714 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Nanchang (China) is 69% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,500
in Lausanne
you would need to make just about CHF 3,824
(元25,494)
in Nanchang.