- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- Basel
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 161% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (元149) | 元41 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (元98) | 元25 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (元83) | 元27 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (元10) | 元13 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (元40) | 元16 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (元26) | 元12 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (元77) | 元57 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (元24) | 元14 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (元18) | 元8 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (元11) | 元4.53 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (元102) | 元87 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (元19) | 元9 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (元18) | 元6 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 240% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (元16,772) | 元4,043 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (元13,284) | 元2,615 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (元1,564) | 元525 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (元7,852) | 元3,125 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (元7,505) | 元1,649 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (元782) | 元800 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (元321) | 元140 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 735 (元4,978) | 元2,488 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (元987) | 元500 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (元81) | 元35 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (元202) | 元25 | + 713% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (元763) | 元442 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (元431) | 元195 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (元861) | 元600 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (元1,087) | 元499 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (元148,918) | 元182,922 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (元10) | 元8 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (元514) | 元117 | + 341% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (元261) | 元31 | + 734% | |
| 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 15 (元103) | 元150 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 (元280) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (元774) | 元80 | + 868% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 (元37) | 元10 | + 271% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (元44) | 元33 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (元32) | 元33 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (元19) | 元9 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 (元25) | 元11 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (元300) | 元40 | + 650% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (元463) | 元124 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (元247) | 元98 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (元1,294) | 元50 | + 2489% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (元609) | 元467 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (元108) | 元45 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (元32) | 元26 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (元44) | 元15 | + 185% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 600 (元4,059) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (元2.17) | 元3.50 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (元617) | 元780 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元54) | 元12 | + 334% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
6.769
CNY
/
CHF
Do you live in Zhuhai? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in London is 252% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Osaka is 23% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Sydney is 4% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Split (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Islamabad (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jiangmen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kochi (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Macao
Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元29,196
(CHF 4,313)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Jakarta costs Rp 7,000,000 (16 minutes ago)
- 1 year rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Dubai costs Dirham 76 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Memphis, Tennessee costs $50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Pyongyang costs 690 ₩ (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Houston, Texas costs $1,220 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Boston, Massachusetts costs $3,050 (about 2 hours ago)