- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 14 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 1.71 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.02 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60元 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.86 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 3.00 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.43 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (CHF 17) | CHF 16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.52 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.37 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,938元 (CHF 1,425) | CHF 2,925 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,679元 (CHF 671) | CHF 2,304 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428元 (CHF 61) | CHF 185 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,568元 (CHF 799) | CHF 1,923 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,518元 (CHF 505) | CHF 1,399 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 294元 (CHF 42) | CHF 154 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,285元 (CHF 328) | CHF 558 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 634元 (CHF 91) | CHF 169 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 18 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 29 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in China is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 541元 (CHF 78) | CHF 115 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 279元 (CHF 40) | CHF 51 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 615元 (CHF 88) | CHF 132 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663元 (CHF 95) | CHF 187 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in China is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,740元 (CHF 20,615) | CHF 27,608 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.88 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 147元 (CHF 21) | CHF 88 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 15 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38元 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 31 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 266元 (CHF 38) | CHF 122 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 4.72 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39元 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 4.62 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 3.27 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 3.47 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (CHF 9) | CHF 45 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 158元 (CHF 23) | CHF 71 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (CHF 12) | CHF 38 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700元 (CHF 100) | CHF 132 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 384元 (CHF 55) | CHF 110 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61元 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 5.27 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 7 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,282元 (CHF 471) | CHF 518 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04元 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 337元 (CHF 48) | CHF 94 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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