- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- Lugano
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 147% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (元142) | 元50 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (元92) | 元24 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (元81) | 元27 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (元11) | 元13 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.00 (元43) | 元12 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.33 (元24) | 元12 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 7 (元52) | 元57 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (元21) | 元14 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (元21) | 元8 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (元12) | 元4.53 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (元57) | 元87 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.02 (元21) | 元9 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.38 (元17) | 元6 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 227% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,200 (元15,585) | 元3,936 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,742 (元12,338) | 元2,615 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (元1,110) | 元525 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,198 (元8,487) | 元2,813 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,039 (元7,357) | 元1,649 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 78 (元555) | 元800 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (元343) | 元140 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 550 (元3,896) | 元2,488 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (元836) | 元500 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (元93) | 元35 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 23 (元162) | 元25 | + 553% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 97 (元685) | 元442 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (元336) | 元195 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 85 (元602) | 元600 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 93 (元655) | 元499 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,000 (元184,188) | 元182,922 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (元13) | 元8 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 44 (元312) | 元121 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (元178) | 元31 | + 470% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (元96) | 元150 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (元307) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (元804) | 元80 | + 905% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (元54) | 元10 | + 439% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.86 (元42) | 元33 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (元37) | 元33 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.86 (元20) | 元9 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.77 (元27) | 元11 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (元294) | 元40 | + 635% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 34% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (元462) | 元124 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (元227) | 元98 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 134 (元949) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (元602) | 元467 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (元118) | 元45 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.25 (元23) | 元26 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (元43) | 元15 | + 175% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 164 (元1,160) | 元1,150 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (元2.83) | 元3.50 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (元602) | 元780 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元53) | 元12 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元31,788
(CHF 4,487)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元15,000
in Zhuhai.
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