Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 13 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 1.60 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.80 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.85 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.39 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.11 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.48 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 2.62 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in China is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,537元 (CHF 1,057) | CHF 2,797 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,597元 (CHF 644) | CHF 2,185 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 416元 (CHF 58) | CHF 166 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,994元 (CHF 980) | CHF 1,637 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,863元 (CHF 542) | CHF 1,195 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (CHF 37) | CHF 94 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (CHF 12) | CHF 40 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,180元 (CHF 306) | CHF 426 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (CHF 86) | CHF 127 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in China is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370元 (CHF 52) | CHF 107 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 226元 (CHF 32) | CHF 62 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 582元 (CHF 82) | CHF 128 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 519元 (CHF 73) | CHF 167 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in China is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,747元 (CHF 22,536) | CHF 27,665 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.48 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177元 (CHF 25) | CHF 87 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 16 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 24 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 488元 (CHF 68) | CHF 98 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (CHF 5.27) | CHF 4.74 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 5.27 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 3.63 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 4.67 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (CHF 12) | CHF 39 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195元 (CHF 27) | CHF 78 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (CHF 13) | CHF 35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 996元 (CHF 140) | CHF 251 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (CHF 58) | CHF 108 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71元 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 5.06 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 (CHF 444) | CHF 464 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55元 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 370元 (CHF 52) | CHF 99 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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