- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Shenyang
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenyang, China compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenyang (China) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 25 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 1.78 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 5.18 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元14 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 4.04 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元65 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元31 (CHF 4.59) | CHF 4.04 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 5.20 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.39 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 1.76 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元209 (CHF 31) | CHF 15 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.64 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 2.85 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Shenyang (China) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,585 (CHF 531) | CHF 3,513 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,178 (CHF 323) | CHF 2,538 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元313 (CHF 46) | CHF 161 | - 71% | |
| 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 252) | CHF 1,357 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (CHF 59) | CHF 81 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元167 (CHF 25) | CHF 47 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (CHF 368) | CHF 858 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元858 (CHF 127) | CHF 164 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元18 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 32 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 5% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元543 (CHF 80) | CHF 131 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元418 (CHF 62) | CHF 56 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元697 (CHF 103) | CHF 134 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,250 (CHF 185) | CHF 151 | + 22% | |
| 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109,333 (CHF 16,192) | CHF 28,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.69 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元174 (CHF 26) | CHF 81 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 38% 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 30 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 6 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.83 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 4.05 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 43 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (CHF 20) | CHF 68 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (CHF 15) | CHF 37 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元3,000 (CHF 444) | CHF 184 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元419 (CHF 62) | CHF 100 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 4.84 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 6 | - 59% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | CHF 614 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (CHF 37) | CHF 108 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,152 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shenyang (China) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,296
(元35,758)
in Shenyang.
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