- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Shenyang
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenyang, China compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenyang (China) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 25 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元18 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 12 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 1.81 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 5.18 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元14 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 4.04 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元65 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元31 (CHF 4.40) | CHF 4.04 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 5.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.39 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元209 (CHF 30) | CHF 15 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.70 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.85 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Shenyang (China) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,585 (CHF 508) | CHF 3,513 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,178 (CHF 309) | CHF 2,538 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元313 (CHF 44) | CHF 161 | - 73% | |
| 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 | 元1,700 (CHF 241) | CHF 1,357 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (CHF 57) | CHF 81 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元167 (CHF 24) | CHF 47 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (CHF 353) | CHF 836 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元858 (CHF 122) | CHF 165 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元18 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 32 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 6% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元543 (CHF 77) | CHF 131 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元418 (CHF 59) | CHF 56 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元697 (CHF 99) | CHF 134 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,250 (CHF 177) | CHF 151 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Shenyang (China) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,228 (CHF 14,215) | CHF 28,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.69 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元174 (CHF 25) | CHF 81 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元45 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 145 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 7 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 3.88 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 47 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (CHF 19) | CHF 71 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (CHF 15) | CHF 37 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元3,000 (CHF 425) | CHF 198 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元419 (CHF 59) | CHF 100 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 4.84 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 6 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,000 (CHF 142) | CHF 178 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (CHF 35) | CHF 108 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,269 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,566
(元32,198)
in Shenyang.
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