- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- St. Gallen
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (元98) | 元10 | + 876% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (元114) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (元60) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (元9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (元25) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (元52) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (元39) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (元26) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (元52) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (元14) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (元7) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (元11,712) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (元10,411) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (元817) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (元5,856) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (元4,880) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (元408) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (元195) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (元3,591) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (元1,332) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (元104) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (元176) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (元846) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (元325) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (元781) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (元1,171) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (元130,132) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (元12) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (元521) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (元114) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (元156) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (元910) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (元43) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (元30) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (元31) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (元22) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (元283) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (元315) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (元234) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (元1,184) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (元455) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (元85) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (元46) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (元3,247) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (元2.28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (元390) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元49) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元47,720
(CHF 7,334)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元33,000
in Aksu.
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