Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 59% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland)
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 71% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34元 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 25 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 13 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.98 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 4.47 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 3.85 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 2.61 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.93 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77元 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.68 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.64 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 49% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,084元 (CHF 2,003) | CHF 2,532 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,380元 (CHF 1,044) | CHF 1,981 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 377元 (CHF 47) | CHF 253 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,939元 (CHF 864) | CHF 1,375 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,144元 (CHF 516) | CHF 930 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217元 (CHF 27) | CHF 154 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (CHF 12) | CHF 61 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,880元 (CHF 234) | CHF 516 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440元 (CHF 55) | CHF 150 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 18 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 48% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430元 (CHF 54) | CHF 103 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239元 (CHF 30) | CHF 61 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (CHF 75) | CHF 119 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797元 (CHF 99) | CHF 194 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 54% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 173,984元 (CHF 21,669) | CHF 26,651 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.88 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 270元 (CHF 34) | CHF 83 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 33 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 67% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 14 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46元 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 34 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242元 (CHF 30) | CHF 173 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 5.26 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 4.98 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 5.20 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.06 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.67 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 65% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 (CHF 30) | CHF 80 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (CHF 15) | CHF 34 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (CHF 118) | CHF 233 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (CHF 25) | CHF 143 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (CHF 3.50) | CHF 5.89 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 7 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,423元 (CHF 426) | CHF 449 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.36 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 389元 (CHF 48) | CHF 107 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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