Cost of living in China compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 12 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 1.48 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 7 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.81 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65元 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.79 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.37 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.97元 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 1.82 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86元 (CHF 12) | CHF 14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 2.32 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.40 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in China is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,626元 (CHF 1,038) | CHF 2,835 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,707元 (CHF 641) | CHF 2,155 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 429元 (CHF 58) | CHF 144 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,661元 (CHF 907) | CHF 1,621 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,214元 (CHF 438) | CHF 1,255 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246元 (CHF 34) | CHF 92 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81元 (CHF 11) | CHF 41 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,117元 (CHF 288) | CHF 465 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 718元 (CHF 98) | CHF 118 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48元 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in China is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427元 (CHF 58) | CHF 109 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236元 (CHF 32) | CHF 60 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 541元 (CHF 74) | CHF 126 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 545元 (CHF 74) | CHF 173 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in China is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 156,177元 (CHF 21,263) | CHF 27,071 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.51 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185元 (CHF 25) | CHF 80 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 14 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 46 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 388元 (CHF 53) | CHF 85 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33元 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 5.10 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.41 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 4.76 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 3.28 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 4.12 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73元 (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 185元 (CHF 25) | CHF 77 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 92元 (CHF 13) | CHF 36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 945元 (CHF 129) | CHF 159 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 415元 (CHF 57) | CHF 110 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 5.05 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35元 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,346元 (CHF 456) | CHF 455 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.36 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 360元 (CHF 49) | CHF 102 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in China is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland
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