Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 26 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 1.74 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 4.46 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 3.90 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.43 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (CHF 0.76) | CHF 2.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119元 (CHF 15) | CHF 13 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.75 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.66 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in China is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,988元 (CHF 1,463) | CHF 3,653 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,948元 (CHF 848) | CHF 2,841 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 489元 (CHF 60) | CHF 213 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,875元 (CHF 839) | CHF 2,194 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,568元 (CHF 557) | CHF 1,586 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 358元 (CHF 44) | CHF 125 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 107元 (CHF 13) | CHF 55 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,370元 (CHF 167) | CHF 312 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 717元 (CHF 88) | CHF 93 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 20 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 31 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in China is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 489元 (CHF 60) | CHF 111 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 245元 (CHF 30) | CHF 61 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (CHF 74) | CHF 120 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 781元 (CHF 95) | CHF 188 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 156,400元 (CHF 19,081) | CHF 36,767 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.86 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 218元 (CHF 27) | CHF 79 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37元 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25元 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 26 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 407元 (CHF 50) | CHF 211 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46元 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 5.94 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 4.15 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 2.89 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.81 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77元 (CHF 9) | CHF 54 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (CHF 26) | CHF 75 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (CHF 13) | CHF 39 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,346元 (CHF 164) | CHF 113 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 410元 (CHF 50) | CHF 126 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 5.21 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,025元 (CHF 369) | CHF 702 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27元 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.33 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 373元 (CHF 46) | CHF 88 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland
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