- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- Basel
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 170% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (元157) | 元40 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (元103) | 元26 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (元87) | 元27 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (元11) | 元13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (元42) | 元16 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (元28) | 元12 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (元81) | 元57 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (元25) | 元14 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (元19) | 元8 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (元11) | 元5.17 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (元107) | 元95 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.60 (元19) | 元8 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (元19) | 元6 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 266% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (元17,638) | 元3,917 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (元13,970) | 元2,500 | + 459% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (元1,645) | 元533 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (元8,257) | 元2,800 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (元7,892) | 元1,450 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (元822) | 元800 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (元337) | 元136 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 695 (元4,950) | 元2,488 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (元956) | 元500 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (元91) | 元35 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (元214) | 元22 | + 887% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (元803) | 元442 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (元453) | 元195 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (元906) | 元600 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (元1,143) | 元499 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (元156,603) | 元182,922 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (元541) | 元110 | + 394% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (元274) | 元31 | + 780% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (元101) | 元150 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 37 (元263) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (元754) | 元80 | + 843% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.83 (元41) | 元10 | + 315% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (元46) | 元33 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.80 (元34) | 元33 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.95 (元21) | 元9 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.66 (元26) | 元11 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (元301) | 元40 | + 653% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (元504) | 元124 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (元260) | 元96 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (元1,415) | 元50 | + 2731% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (元641) | 元543 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (元114) | 元46 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (元33) | 元31 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (元46) | 元13 | + 256% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 449 (元3,195) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (元2.28) | 元3.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (元649) | 元780 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元57) | 元12 | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 352 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 134% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元28,059
(CHF 3,942)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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