- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Taiyuan
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 63% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 12 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.43 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 6 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.94 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (CHF 11) | CHF 10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 4.21 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.88 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.16 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (CHF 15) | CHF 17 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.52 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.15 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (CHF 406) | CHF 1,970 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (CHF 263) | CHF 1,564 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (CHF 24) | CHF 225 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,330 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (CHF 11) | CHF 33 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (CHF 345) | CHF 641 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (CHF 43) | CHF 98 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 114 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 163 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (CHF 85) | CHF 155 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 63% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 29,047 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.70 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (CHF 11) | CHF 87 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元60 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.64 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 4.77 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.00 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 2.95 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (CHF 6) | CHF 53 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 53% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (CHF 18) | CHF 62 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (CHF 15) | CHF 34 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 164 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元250 (CHF 35) | CHF 106 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 5.57 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 6 | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | CHF 215 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.33 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (CHF 57) | CHF 54 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 2,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 1,050
(元7,402)
in Taiyuan.
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