- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Shenyang
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenyang, China compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenyang (China) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 25 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 1.75 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 5.18 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元14 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.04 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元65 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元23 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.04 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 5.20 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.33 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.76 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元203 (CHF 29) | CHF 15 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.48 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.85 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Shenyang (China) is 81% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,600 (CHF 521) | CHF 3,513 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,075 (CHF 301) | CHF 2,538 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元313 (CHF 45) | CHF 161 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,750 (CHF 253) | CHF 1,888 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,350 (CHF 196) | CHF 1,357 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (CHF 58) | CHF 81 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元167 (CHF 24) | CHF 47 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (CHF 360) | CHF 522 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元858 (CHF 124) | CHF 185 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 23 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元18 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 31 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 7% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元543 (CHF 79) | CHF 131 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元418 (CHF 61) | CHF 56 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元697 (CHF 101) | CHF 134 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,250 (CHF 181) | CHF 151 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Shenyang (China) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元119,500 (CHF 17,309) | CHF 28,000 | - 38% | |
| 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 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 138 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 5.79 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.67 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.83 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 3.86 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 49 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元157 (CHF 23) | CHF 73 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元104 (CHF 15) | CHF 37 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元3,500 (CHF 507) | CHF 174 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元467 (CHF 68) | CHF 100 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 4.84 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元19 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 6 | - 55% | |
| 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 | 元250 (CHF 36) | CHF 108 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (CHF 2.17) | 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 895 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
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 9,900
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,066
(元28,070)
in Shenyang.
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