Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41元 (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 15 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 10 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 1.58 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 3.42 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.08 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.93 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97元 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 3.06 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 2.73 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in China is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,898元 (CHF 2,025) | CHF 3,644 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,379元 (CHF 1,221) | CHF 2,553 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462元 (CHF 67) | CHF 115 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,525元 (CHF 951) | CHF 2,074 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,376元 (CHF 638) | CHF 1,643 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 516元 (CHF 75) | CHF 44 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 140元 (CHF 20) | CHF 51 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,829元 (CHF 267) | CHF 474 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 546元 (CHF 80) | CHF 143 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in China is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 511元 (CHF 74) | CHF 115 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 288元 (CHF 42) | CHF 61 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (CHF 95) | CHF 117 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 844元 (CHF 123) | CHF 202 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in China is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,501元 (CHF 21,642) | CHF 28,452 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.81 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (CHF 30) | CHF 77 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 15 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 17 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (CHF 56) | CHF 100 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 5.20 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19元 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 3.88 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (CHF 6) | CHF 3.66 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21元 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 2.28 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 2.73 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (CHF 12) | CHF 48 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| China | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 260元 (CHF 38) | CHF 53 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 122元 (CHF 18) | CHF 36 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417元 (CHF 61) | CHF 95 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 319元 (CHF 46) | CHF 108 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90元 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 4.70 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,968元 (CHF 433) | CHF 585 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.40 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (CHF 60) | CHF 83 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38元 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in China is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland
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