- Cost of Living
- China
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 13 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 1.68 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 4.00 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 3.87 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 3.00 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.69元 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113元 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.47 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.50 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in China is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,825元 (CHF 1,413) | CHF 2,894 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,456元 (CHF 641) | CHF 2,232 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 445元 (CHF 64) | CHF 199 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,568元 (CHF 801) | CHF 1,809 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,549元 (CHF 511) | CHF 1,300 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 307元 (CHF 44) | CHF 152 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 84元 (CHF 12) | CHF 46 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,135元 (CHF 307) | CHF 534 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (CHF 98) | CHF 166 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 29 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in China is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 573元 (CHF 82) | CHF 114 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (CHF 37) | CHF 48 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (CHF 88) | CHF 135 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 685元 (CHF 99) | CHF 185 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,634元 (CHF 20,521) | CHF 27,425 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.88 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152元 (CHF 22) | CHF 88 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 33 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 364元 (CHF 52) | CHF 115 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 5.98 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 4.61 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 4.25 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 3.13 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 3.34 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60元 (CHF 9) | CHF 44 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 (CHF 22) | CHF 70 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87元 (CHF 13) | CHF 38 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797元 (CHF 115) | CHF 149 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 379元 (CHF 55) | CHF 106 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 5.05 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 7 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,290元 (CHF 473) | CHF 497 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00元 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302元 (CHF 43) | CHF 91 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in China is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland
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