Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 48% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 55% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 (CHF 6) | CHF 28 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 15 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 10 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 1.52 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22元 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.97 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 3.96 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.04 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (CHF 14) | CHF 12 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12元 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.54 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 2.44 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 34% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,533元 (CHF 2,740) | CHF 2,710 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,864元 (CHF 1,450) | CHF 1,916 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504元 (CHF 67) | CHF 205 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,055元 (CHF 1,075) | CHF 1,767 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,352元 (CHF 581) | CHF 1,201 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276元 (CHF 37) | CHF 90 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,516元 (CHF 202) | CHF 660 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 653元 (CHF 87) | CHF 160 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49元 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 46% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 528元 (CHF 70) | CHF 123 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 254元 (CHF 34) | CHF 67 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 617元 (CHF 82) | CHF 152 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 883元 (CHF 118) | CHF 207 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 56% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,781元 (CHF 21,989) | CHF 28,154 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.81 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (CHF 27) | CHF 81 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 32 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 43% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (CHF 4.40) | CHF 19 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 38 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730元 (CHF 97) | CHF 102 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.59 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43元 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 5.62 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.90 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.79 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (CHF 12) | CHF 46 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 307元 (CHF 41) | CHF 74 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118元 (CHF 16) | CHF 39 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,445元 (CHF 193) | CHF 147 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360元 (CHF 48) | CHF 112 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80元 (CHF 11) | CHF 19 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 5.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,141元 (CHF 419) | CHF 708 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.36 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 449元 (CHF 60) | CHF 79 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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