- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 14 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 13 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 1.76 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 4.67 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 3.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.90 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.48 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 2.53 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元110 (CHF 17) | CHF 17 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.52 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 2.37 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in China is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,079 (CHF 1,531) | CHF 2,947 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,984 (CHF 757) | CHF 2,451 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元459 (CHF 70) | CHF 182 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,239 (CHF 796) | CHF 1,815 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,610 (CHF 548) | CHF 1,528 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元338 (CHF 51) | CHF 129 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,367 (CHF 359) | CHF 540 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (CHF 100) | CHF 172 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 19 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 29 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in China is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元546 (CHF 83) | CHF 109 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元260 (CHF 40) | CHF 52 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元611 (CHF 93) | CHF 127 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元604 (CHF 92) | CHF 191 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in China is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元143,255 (CHF 21,757) | CHF 27,784 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.81 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元153 (CHF 23) | CHF 86 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元43 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元265 (CHF 40) | CHF 115 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.37 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元38 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 5.28 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 3.28 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 3.87 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (CHF 9) | CHF 45 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元173 (CHF 26) | CHF 71 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (CHF 15) | CHF 38 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元818 (CHF 124) | CHF 133 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元416 (CHF 63) | CHF 114 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元64 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 5.32 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (CHF 5.26) | CHF 7 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,329 (CHF 506) | CHF 531 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.51 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元431 (CHF 65) | CHF 93 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland
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