Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38元 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 26 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 15 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 12 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 1.67 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 3.84 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.53 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.20 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.94 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97元 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 2.74 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.76 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in China is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,342元 (CHF 2,046) | CHF 3,513 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,877元 (CHF 1,124) | CHF 2,645 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462元 (CHF 66) | CHF 115 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987元 (CHF 997) | CHF 1,992 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,376元 (CHF 624) | CHF 1,557 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 516元 (CHF 74) | CHF 44 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 140元 (CHF 20) | CHF 49 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,829元 (CHF 261) | CHF 474 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 546元 (CHF 78) | CHF 124 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (CHF 9) | CHF 33 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in China is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 511元 (CHF 73) | CHF 106 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 288元 (CHF 41) | CHF 50 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (CHF 93) | CHF 113 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 844元 (CHF 120) | CHF 186 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in China is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,803元 (CHF 21,229) | CHF 30,010 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.91 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 205元 (CHF 29) | CHF 80 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 17 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 17 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (CHF 55) | CHF 120 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 4.54 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19元 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 3.84 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (CHF 6) | CHF 3.48 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21元 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 2.28 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18元 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 2.54 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69元 (CHF 10) | CHF 48 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 (CHF 34) | CHF 68 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 123元 (CHF 18) | CHF 39 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417元 (CHF 60) | CHF 95 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 325元 (CHF 46) | CHF 115 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92元 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 4.96 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,620元 (CHF 517) | CHF 656 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.22 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 412元 (CHF 59) | CHF 87 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38元 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 9 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in China is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland
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