- 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 | 元52 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 14 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 1.71 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 4.52 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 3.80 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.92 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.58 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元112 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.50 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.42 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,857 (CHF 1,422) | CHF 2,886 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,887 (CHF 705) | CHF 2,384 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元453 (CHF 65) | CHF 178 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,271 (CHF 760) | CHF 1,899 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,511 (CHF 507) | CHF 1,490 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元303 (CHF 44) | CHF 137 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元85 (CHF 12) | CHF 46 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,507 (CHF 362) | CHF 554 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元625 (CHF 90) | CHF 186 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 18 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 29 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in China is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元536 (CHF 77) | CHF 116 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元264 (CHF 38) | CHF 52 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元623 (CHF 90) | CHF 132 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元624 (CHF 90) | CHF 181 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in China is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,949 (CHF 20,481) | CHF 28,020 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.83 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元145 (CHF 21) | CHF 87 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 13 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 34 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元312 (CHF 45) | CHF 124 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 4.67 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 4.28 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.97 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 3.33 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元58 (CHF 8) | CHF 46 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元167 (CHF 24) | CHF 70 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元852 (CHF 123) | CHF 124 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元404 (CHF 58) | CHF 112 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 5.27 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 7 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,309 (CHF 477) | CHF 532 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.81 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.38 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (CHF 51) | CHF 91 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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