- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Jiangmen
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jiangmen, China compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiangmen (China) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元80 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 1.74 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元20 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 5.18 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元10 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 4.04 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 5.20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.76 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | CHF 2.40 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CHF 2.85 | - | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Jiangmen (China) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 (CHF 465) | CHF 3,513 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,538 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 161 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (CHF 31) | CHF 81 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 47 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 752 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jiangmen (China) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 131 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 56 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 134 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Jiangmen (China) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | CHF 1.69 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jiangmen (China) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.84 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.61 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.83 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 45 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiangmen (China) is 21% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 71 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元160 (CHF 25) | CHF 100 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 4.84 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 108 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,075 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jiangmen (China) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,535
(元35,673)
in Jiangmen.
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