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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 1.69 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 4.36 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53元 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 4.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98元 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 2.52 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.09元 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 1.88 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111元 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.73 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.46 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,808元 (CHF 1,240) | CHF 2,752 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,619元 (CHF 650) | CHF 2,095 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 639元 (CHF 90) | CHF 247 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,049元 (CHF 711) | CHF 1,579 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,869元 (CHF 404) | CHF 1,134 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 402元 (CHF 57) | CHF 192 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94元 (CHF 13) | CHF 42 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,419元 (CHF 341) | CHF 712 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 696元 (CHF 98) | CHF 140 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44元 (CHF 6) | CHF 30 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in China is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 511元 (CHF 72) | CHF 110 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242元 (CHF 34) | CHF 56 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 659元 (CHF 93) | CHF 126 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 656元 (CHF 92) | CHF 184 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in China is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,654元 (CHF 18,816) | CHF 25,725 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.62 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 139元 (CHF 20) | CHF 71 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37元 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 34 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468元 (CHF 66) | CHF 121 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54元 (CHF 8) | CHF 6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 4.32 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 4.18 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 3.37 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.35 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60元 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170元 (CHF 24) | CHF 68 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99元 (CHF 14) | CHF 36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,107元 (CHF 156) | CHF 159 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 395元 (CHF 56) | CHF 117 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (CHF 4.64) | CHF 4.88 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29元 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 7 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,258元 (CHF 459) | CHF 562 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29元 (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.37 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 320元 (CHF 45) | CHF 93 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 9 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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