Cost of living in Sion (Switzerland) is 229% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
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Food | + 275% | |||
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Food in Sion (Switzerland) is 275% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
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Sion | Zhengzhou | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (182元) | 34元 | + 434% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (127元) | 30元 | + 318% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (112元) | 9元 | + 1175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.36 (11元) | 13元 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 5.35 (43元) | 12元 | + 255% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (33元) | 8元 | + 326% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (77元) | 48元 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.29 (35元) | 7元 | + 368% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.16 (18元) | 6元 | + 185% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.48 (20元) | 5.30元 | + 280% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (124元) | 66元 | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.56 (21元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 6元 | - | |
Housing | + 288% | |||
Housing in Sion (Switzerland) is 288% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
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Sion | Zhengzhou | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,743 (14,133元) | 3,579元 | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,498 (12,146元) | 2,289元 | + 431% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 175 (1,421元) | 712元 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,330 (10,786元) | 2,159元 | + 400% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,033 (8,380元) | 1,542元 | + 443% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (857元) | 241元 | + 256% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 38 (311元) | 72元 | + 334% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 421 (3,412元) | 5,744元 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 109 (885元) | 1,208元 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (118元) | 35元 | + 236% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (202元) | 41元 | + 395% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Sion (Switzerland) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
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Sion | Zhengzhou | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (835元) | 402元 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (407元) | 262元 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 101 (819元) | 515元 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 117 (946元) | 709元 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 345% | |||
Transportation in Sion (Switzerland) is 345% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
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Sion | Zhengzhou | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,795 (225,422元) | 125,934元 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (13元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 137 (1,115元) | 128元 | + 771% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 45 (363元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Sion (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
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Sion | Zhengzhou | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (92元) | 13元 | + 633% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 15元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 64 (515元) | 100元 | + 415% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (61元) | 15元 | + 306% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.16 (34元) | 44元 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.17 (34元) | 23元 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (25元) | 7元 | + 276% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 7元 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 30 (246元) | 40元 | + 523% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Sion (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
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Sion | Zhengzhou | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 69 (558元) | 100元 | + 458% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 70元 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 120元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 97 (784元) | 237元 | + 231% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 41元 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.24 (34元) | 34元 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.90 (48元) | 13元 | + 281% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 400 (3,244元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.20元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (814元) | 233元 | + 249% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (74元) | 41元 | + 80% | |
TOTAL | + 229% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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