- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- St. Gallen
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (元106) | 元10 | + 958% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (元123) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (元65) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (元10) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (元27) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (元56) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (元42) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (元28) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (元56) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (元16) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (元8) | - | - | |
| 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12,692) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (元11,281) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (元885) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (元6,346) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (元5,288) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (元442) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (元212) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (元3,891) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (元1,443) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (元113) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (元183) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (元917) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (元353) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (元846) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (元1,269) | - | - | |
| 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141,018) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (元13) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (元564) | - | - | |
| 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124) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (元169) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (元986) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (元46) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (元31) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (元33) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (元34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (元23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (元295) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (元342) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (元254) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (元1,283) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (元494) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (元93) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (元49) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 177 (元1,252) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (元2.47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (元423) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元53) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 03, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元56,494
(CHF 8,012)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元37,000
in Aksu.
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