- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- Basel
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 177% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (元157) | 元41 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (元104) | 元25 | + 312% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (元88) | 元27 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (元11) | 元13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (元43) | 元16 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (元28) | 元12 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (元81) | 元57 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (元26) | 元14 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (元19) | 元8 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (元12) | 元4.53 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (元107) | 元87 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (元21) | 元9 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (元19) | 元6 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 257% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (元17,738) | 元4,043 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (元14,049) | 元2,615 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (元1,654) | 元525 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (元8,304) | 元3,125 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (元7,937) | 元1,649 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (元827) | 元800 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (元339) | 元140 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 735 (元5,265) | 元2,488 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (元1,044) | 元500 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (元86) | 元35 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (元213) | 元25 | + 760% | |
| 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807) | 元442 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (元455) | 元195 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (元911) | 元600 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (元1,149) | 元499 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 129% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (元157,493) | 元182,922 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (元11) | 元8 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (元544) | 元117 | + 366% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (元276) | 元31 | + 782% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (元109) | 元150 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 (元296) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (元819) | 元80 | + 924% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 (元39) | 元10 | + 292% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (元47) | 元33 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (元34) | 元33 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (元20) | 元9 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 (元27) | 元11 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (元317) | 元40 | + 693% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (元489) | 元124 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (元261) | 元98 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (元1,369) | 元50 | + 2638% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (元644) | 元467 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (元114) | 元45 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (元33) | 元26 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (元47) | 元15 | + 202% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 175 (元1,250) | 元1,150 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (元2.29) | 元3.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (元652) | 元780 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元57) | 元12 | + 359% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 139% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元26,260
(CHF 3,668)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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