- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Xian
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xian, China compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xian (China) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 25 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (CHF 4.59) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 1.75 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 5.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.67 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 4.04 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元53 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 4.04 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.59 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 5.20 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.43 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.76 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元124 (CHF 19) | CHF 15 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.40 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.75 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.85 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Xian (China) is 80% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,971 (CHF 461) | CHF 3,513 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,819 (CHF 282) | CHF 2,538 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元184 (CHF 29) | CHF 161 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,343 (CHF 363) | CHF 1,888 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,460 (CHF 226) | CHF 1,357 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元244 (CHF 38) | CHF 81 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元122 (CHF 19) | CHF 47 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (CHF 581) | CHF 752 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,600 (CHF 248) | CHF 169 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 19 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元42 (CHF 7) | CHF 32 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Xian (China) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 (CHF 61) | CHF 131 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元167 (CHF 26) | CHF 56 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元550 (CHF 85) | CHF 134 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元997 (CHF 155) | CHF 151 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Xian (China) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元222,503 (CHF 34,485) | CHF 28,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.69 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元90 (CHF 14) | CHF 81 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 37 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Xian (China) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元23 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 21 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元91 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元125 (CHF 19) | CHF 140 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 5.61 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.83 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 4.05 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元32 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 45 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Xian (China) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元114 (CHF 18) | CHF 70 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元100 (CHF 16) | CHF 37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元135 (CHF 21) | CHF 189 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元331 (CHF 51) | CHF 100 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 4.84 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 6 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.43 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元220 (CHF 34) | CHF 108 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,114 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xian (China) is 67% 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 3,649
(元23,543)
in Xian.
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