- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Shenyang
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenyang, China compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Shenyang (China) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 25 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 1.74 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 5.18 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元14 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.04 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元65 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元23 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 4.04 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 5.20 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.33 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 1.76 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元203 (CHF 32) | CHF 15 | + 110% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.40 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.85 | - 29% | |
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 | 元3,600 (CHF 559) | CHF 3,513 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,075 (CHF 322) | CHF 2,538 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元313 (CHF 48) | CHF 161 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,750 (CHF 272) | CHF 1,888 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,350 (CHF 209) | CHF 1,357 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (CHF 62) | CHF 81 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元167 (CHF 26) | CHF 47 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (CHF 386) | CHF 752 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元858 (CHF 133) | CHF 169 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元18 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 32 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 0% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元543 (CHF 84) | CHF 131 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元418 (CHF 65) | CHF 56 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元697 (CHF 108) | CHF 134 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,250 (CHF 194) | CHF 151 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Shenyang (China) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元119,500 (CHF 18,541) | CHF 28,000 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.69 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元174 (CHF 27) | CHF 81 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.84 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.61 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.83 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 4.05 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (CHF 6) | CHF 45 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元157 (CHF 24) | CHF 71 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元104 (CHF 16) | CHF 37 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元3,500 (CHF 543) | CHF 189 | + 187% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元467 (CHF 72) | CHF 100 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 4.84 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元19 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 6 | - 51% | |
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 39) | CHF 108 | - 64% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shenyang (China) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,761
(元30,688)
in Shenyang.
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