Cost of living in Switzerland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 166% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (205元) | 46元 | + 342% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (120元) | 40元 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (95元) | 16元 | + 499% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (14元) | 18元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (63元) | 19元 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.44 (35元) | 11元 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (92元) | 63元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.75 (29元) | 15元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (19元) | 6元 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (15元) | 7元 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (114元) | 118元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (20元) | 8元 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.69 (21元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,140 (24,472元) | 15,059元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,419 (18,858元) | 9,006元 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (1,562元) | 421元 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,714 (13,359元) | 7,547元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,271 (9,903元) | 4,347元 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 116 (905元) | 262元 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (426元) | 115元 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 472 (3,676元) | 1,143元 | + 222% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (955元) | 589元 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (130元) | 39元 | + 238% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (268元) | 51元 | + 427% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (813元) | 529元 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (357元) | 248元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (911元) | 626元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 157 (1,225元) | 828元 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 124% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,081 (250,044元) | 161,247元 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (15元) | 9元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (629元) | 204元 | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (97元) | 39元 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (205元) | 27元 | + 665% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 176 (1,370元) | 391元 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (41元) | 53元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (33元) | 33元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (42元) | 34元 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (24元) | 13元 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.28 (26元) | 15元 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (429元) | 74元 | + 477% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Switzerland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (589元) | 265元 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (277元) | 110元 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (665元) | 1,294元 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (958元) | 348元 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (129元) | 79元 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.97 (39元) | 29元 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (52元) | 18元 | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 679 (5,290元) | 3,321元 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.28 (2.22元) | 0.20元 | + 1009% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (691元) | 410元 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (71元) | 24元 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,209 prices entered by 259 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 122% more expensive than in China
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