- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- Basel
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 152% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (元143) | 元40 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (元94) | 元26 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (元80) | 元27 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (元10) | 元13 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (元39) | 元16 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (元25) | 元12 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (元73) | 元57 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (元23) | 元14 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (元18) | 元8 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (元10) | 元5.17 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (元97) | 元95 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.76 (元18) | 元9 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (元18) | 元5.00 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 237% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (元16,089) | 元3,917 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (元12,743) | 元2,500 | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (元1,500) | 元533 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (元7,532) | 元2,800 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (元7,200) | 元1,450 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (元750) | 元800 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (元308) | 元136 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 638 (元4,141) | 元2,488 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (元899) | 元500 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (元76) | 元35 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (元184) | 元22 | + 750% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (元732) | 元442 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (元413) | 元195 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (元826) | 元600 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (元1,043) | 元499 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (元142,857) | 元182,922 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (元10) | 元8 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (元494) | 元110 | + 351% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (元250) | 元31 | + 702% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (元92) | 元150 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (元248) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (元802) | 元80 | + 902% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.81 (元38) | 元10 | + 278% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (元42) | 元33 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (元31) | 元33 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.80 (元18) | 元9 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (元23) | 元11 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (元260) | 元40 | + 550% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 72 (元465) | 元124 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (元237) | 元96 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (元1,291) | 元50 | + 2482% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (元584) | 元543 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (元99) | 元46 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (元30) | 元31 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (元42) | 元13 | + 225% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 463 (元3,006) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (元2.08) | 元3.50 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (元592) | 元780 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元52) | 元12 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元24,187
(CHF 3,725)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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