- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Shenyang
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenyang, China vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenyang (China) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27元 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 25 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29元 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.74 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10元 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14元 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 3.96 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65元 (CHF 10) | CHF 11 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23元 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 3.72 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.80 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.33元 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.30 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 203元 (CHF 30) | CHF 15 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9元 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.44 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.27 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Shenyang (China) is 80% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,600元 (CHF 529) | CHF 3,001 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,075元 (CHF 305) | CHF 2,340 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 313元 (CHF 46) | CHF 152 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750元 (CHF 257) | CHF 2,245 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,350元 (CHF 198) | CHF 1,715 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 400元 (CHF 59) | CHF 101 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167元 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,487元 (CHF 365) | CHF 512 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 858元 (CHF 126) | CHF 178 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45元 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18元 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 31 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 13% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 543元 (CHF 80) | CHF 124 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 418元 (CHF 61) | CHF 61 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 697元 (CHF 102) | CHF 145 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250元 (CHF 184) | CHF 193 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Shenyang (China) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,500元 (CHF 17,545) | CHF 26,863 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.24 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (CHF 26) | CHF 100 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45元 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 121 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (CHF 4.40) | CHF 7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 5.97 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.04 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 4.05 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 46 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 157元 (CHF 23) | CHF 75 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 104元 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500元 (CHF 514) | CHF 191 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 467元 (CHF 69) | CHF 111 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 5.35 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 477 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (CHF 37) | CHF 100 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 774 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shenyang (China) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,664
(24,954元)
in Shenyang.
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