- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 13 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 1.82 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.54 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元64 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.87 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.28 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.54 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元107 (CHF 17) | CHF 16 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.58 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 2.44 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,386 (CHF 1,610) | CHF 2,924 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,355 (CHF 830) | CHF 2,383 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元443 (CHF 69) | CHF 168 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,264 (CHF 816) | CHF 1,863 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,950 (CHF 612) | CHF 1,532 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元323 (CHF 50) | CHF 127 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元98 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,433 (CHF 377) | CHF 585 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元691 (CHF 107) | CHF 174 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元42 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 29 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in China is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元560 (CHF 87) | CHF 114 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元275 (CHF 43) | CHF 55 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元647 (CHF 100) | CHF 123 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元711 (CHF 110) | CHF 184 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in China is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元146,419 (CHF 22,693) | CHF 26,201 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.72 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元158 (CHF 24) | CHF 89 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 10 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元37 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 32 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元418 (CHF 65) | CHF 118 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (CHF 5.26) | CHF 7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元41 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.03 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 5.18 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 3.33 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.63 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元64 (CHF 10) | CHF 43 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 1% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元166 (CHF 26) | CHF 75 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (CHF 15) | CHF 37 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元846 (CHF 131) | CHF 151 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元405 (CHF 63) | CHF 115 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元66 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 5.32 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 7 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,272 (CHF 507) | CHF 537 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元11 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 0.34 | + 410% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元413 (CHF 64) | CHF 96 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,820 prices entered by 1,004 different people.
Cost of living in China is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland
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