- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- China
- Lugano
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 139% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (元137) | 元41 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (元89) | 元25 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (元78) | 元27 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (元11) | 元13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.00 (元41) | 元16 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.33 (元23) | 元12 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 7 (元50) | 元57 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (元20) | 元14 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (元20) | 元8 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (元11) | 元4.53 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (元55) | 元87 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.77 (元19) | 元9 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.38 (元16) | 元6 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 209% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,200 (元15,032) | 元4,043 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,742 (元11,901) | 元2,615 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (元1,071) | 元525 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,198 (元8,186) | 元3,125 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,039 (元7,096) | 元1,649 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 78 (元535) | 元800 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (元331) | 元140 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 550 (元3,758) | 元2,488 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (元806) | 元500 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (元89) | 元35 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 23 (元160) | 元25 | + 546% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 97 (元661) | 元442 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (元325) | 元195 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 85 (元581) | 元600 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 93 (元632) | 元499 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,000 (元177,656) | 元182,922 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (元12) | 元8 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 44 (元301) | 元117 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (元172) | 元31 | + 451% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (元92) | 元150 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (元296) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (元776) | 元80 | + 870% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (元52) | 元10 | + 420% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.86 (元40) | 元33 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (元36) | 元33 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (元21) | 元9 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.77 (元26) | 元11 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (元244) | 元40 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (元446) | 元124 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (元219) | 元98 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 134 (元916) | 元50 | + 1731% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (元581) | 元467 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (元114) | 元45 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.25 (元22) | 元26 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (元41) | 元15 | + 166% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 652 (元4,455) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (元2.73) | 元3.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (元581) | 元780 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元51) | 元12 | + 310% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元24,110
(CHF 3,529)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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