- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- Basel
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 185% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (167元) | 40元 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (100元) | 26元 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (86元) | 19元 | + 356% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (48元) | 16元 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 (28元) | 12元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (81元) | 57元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.98 (28元) | 14元 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.28 (23元) | 8元 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.31 (16元) | 5.14元 | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (105元) | 92元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.60 (18元) | 8元 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.63 (18元) | 8元 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 321% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 321% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,991 (20,759元) | 3,917元 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,054 (14,252元) | 2,500元 | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 227 (1,573元) | 533元 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,922 (13,343元) | 2,800元 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,133 (7,862元) | 1,450元 | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 149 (1,038元) | 800元 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (367元) | 136元 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 695 (4,826元) | 2,488元 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (932元) | 500元 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (89元) | 35元 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (208元) | 24元 | + 768% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (815元) | 442元 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (390元) | 195元 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (916元) | 566元 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (1,296元) | 499元 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 137% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,193 (167,909元) | 182,922元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (11元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (555元) | 110元 | + 407% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (267元) | 32元 | + 742% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (99元) | 150元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 37 (257元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (735元) | 80元 | + 819% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.87 (41元) | 10元 | + 307% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (45元) | 40元 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.80 (33元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.95 (20元) | 9元 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.66 (25元) | 11元 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (294元) | 68元 | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (491元) | 117元 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 (288元) | 96元 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (1,380元) | 50元 | + 2660% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 107 (745元) | 483元 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (114元) | 47元 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.98 (35元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (47元) | 16元 | + 193% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 454 (3,150元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (2.59元) | 3.50元 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (691元) | 790元 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (56元) | 12元 | + 350% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 148% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 32,235元
(CHF 4,645)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,000元
in Zhuhai.
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