Cost of living in Switzerland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 213% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 213% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (220元) | 40元 | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (127元) | 36元 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (86元) | 15元 | + 490% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.74 (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (68元) | 17元 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.14 (34元) | 11元 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (80元) | 50元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (29元) | 16元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.18 (26元) | 6元 | + 306% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (18元) | 6元 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (148元) | 94元 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.39 (28元) | 9元 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.87 (24元) | 13元 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 169% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,652 (29,945元) | 14,276元 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,479 (20,323元) | 6,833元 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 227 (1,860元) | 449元 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,199 (18,034元) | 6,729元 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,556 (12,758元) | 3,858元 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 149 (1,219元) | 296元 | + 312% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (362元) | 100元 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (2,865元) | 1,460元 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (941元) | 553元 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (162元) | 43元 | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (252元) | 57元 | + 344% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (865元) | 418元 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (396元) | 296元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (1,049元) | 570元 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (1,241元) | 705元 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 33,549 (275,077元) | 148,726元 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (15元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (625元) | 233元 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (120元) | 51元 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 18 (147元) | 84元 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 131 (1,075元) | 114元 | + 845% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (41元) | 67元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.39 (44元) | 57元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.94 (41元) | 25元 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.14 (42元) | 7元 | + 506% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.63 (30元) | 13元 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 59 (486元) | 85元 | + 475% | |
| Entertainment | + 286% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 286% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (725元) | 203元 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 43 (352元) | 109元 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (1,387元) | 703元 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 (1,149元) | 320元 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (144元) | 81元 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (50元) | 28元 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (66元) | 15元 | + 332% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 581 (4,765元) | 3,924元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (8元) | 0.34元 | + 2343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (824元) | 414元 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (74元) | 26元 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,337 prices entered by 228 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 174% more expensive than in China
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