Cost of living in Datong (China) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Datong (China) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Datong | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 185元 (CHF 23) | CHF 29 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 18 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 15 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9元 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.66 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 4.18 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60元 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.00元 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 4.80 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00元 (CHF 0.37) | CHF 3.53 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60元 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.84 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.79 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 2.72 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Datong (China) is 70% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Datong | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,077元 (CHF 878) | CHF 3,713 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | CHF 2,983 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,078元 (CHF 258) | CHF 202 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000元 (CHF 124) | CHF 2,383 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 800元 (CHF 99) | CHF 1,633 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000元 (CHF 248) | CHF 152 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79元 (CHF 10) | CHF 45 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800元 (CHF 223) | CHF 594 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700元 (CHF 87) | CHF 116 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60元 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80元 (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Datong (China) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Datong | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400元 (CHF 50) | CHF 108 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100元 (CHF 12) | CHF 54 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 593元 (CHF 74) | CHF 126 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 900元 (CHF 112) | CHF 189 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Datong (China) is 48% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Datong | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,539元 (CHF 27,115) | CHF 32,454 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15元 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 1.93 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 109元 (CHF 14) | CHF 66 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 35 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Datong (China) is 73% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Datong | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21元 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 29 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (CHF 12) | CHF 125 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32元 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 4.29 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 4.96 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 3.99 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 3.99 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28元 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 39 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Datong (China) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Datong | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 415元 (CHF 52) | CHF 88 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50元 (CHF 6) | CHF 38 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 119 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (CHF 25) | CHF 117 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150元 (CHF 19) | CHF 24 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 4.87 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699元 (CHF 211) | CHF 589 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50元 (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.33 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 436元 (CHF 54) | CHF 92 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41元 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 136 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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