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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. China

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Switzerland vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.77 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.71 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in China.

3.71 EUR
2.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.48 EUR (1.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in China.

2.52 EUR
1.48 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.31 EUR (51.36 USD) in Switzerland and 8.95 EUR (10.38 USD) in China. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in China.

44.31 EUR
8.95 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.87 EUR (14.92 USD) in Switzerland and 8.97 EUR (10.4 USD) in China. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in China.

12.87 EUR
8.97 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.08 EUR (33.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.64 EUR (3.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in China.

29.08 EUR
2.64 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.66 EUR (11.19 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 EUR (2.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in China.

9.66 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in China.

2.31 EUR
0.70 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.46 EUR (7.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.43 EUR (1.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in China.

6.46 EUR
1.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in China.

2.88 EUR
1.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.64 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 10.66 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in China.

14.64 EUR
10.66 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 74% lower in China.

2.19 EUR
0.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.49 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in China.

3.01 EUR
1.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.78 EUR (29.88 USD) in Switzerland and 13.56 EUR (15.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in China.

25.78 EUR
13.56 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland and 1.82 EUR (2.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in China.

1.92 EUR
1.82 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52% lower in China.

2.04 EUR
0.98 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in China.

2.67 EUR
1.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland and 0.68 EUR (0.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in China.

2.49 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.98 USD) in Switzerland and 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in China.

3.43 EUR
0.92 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.35 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 6.47 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in China.

17.35 EUR
6.47 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.55 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in China.

4.55 EUR
1.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.52 EUR (0.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in China.

1.41 EUR
0.52 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.38 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.9 EUR (6.84 USD) in Switzerland and 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in China.

5.90 EUR
3.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.17 EUR (5.99 USD) in Switzerland and 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in China.

5.17 EUR
0.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.58 EUR (9.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 86% lower in China.

8.58 EUR
1.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.51 EUR (8.71 USD) in Switzerland and 2.39 EUR (2.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in China.

7.51 EUR
2.39 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.24 EUR (21.14 USD) in Switzerland and 4.78 EUR (5.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in China.

18.24 EUR
4.78 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.75 EUR (149.24 USD) in Switzerland and 30.5 EUR (35.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in China.

128.75 EUR
30.50 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.82 EUR (31.09 USD) in Switzerland and 4.19 EUR (4.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in China.

26.82 EUR
4.19 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.55 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in China.

4.55 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.13 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in China.

1.95 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in China.

1.86 EUR
0.95 EUR

LPG 1L

1.12 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.55 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.34 EUR (108.2 USD) in Switzerland and 29.91 EUR (34.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68% lower in China.

93.34 EUR
29.91 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 EUR (4.85 USD) in Switzerland and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in China.

4.18 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 74.03 EUR (85.81 USD) in Switzerland and 7.18 EUR (8.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in China.

74.03 EUR
7.18 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in China.

2.79 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.44 EUR (7.46 USD) in Switzerland and 1.91 EUR (2.22 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in China.

6.44 EUR
1.91 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Switzerland vs. China - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.46 EUR (24.87 USD) in Switzerland and 7.18 EUR (8.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in China.

21.46 EUR
7.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.8 EUR (89.02 USD) in Switzerland and 40.56 EUR (47.02 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in China.

76.80 EUR
40.56 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.25 EUR (50.13 USD) in Switzerland and 17.16 EUR (19.89 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in China.

43.25 EUR
17.16 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.74 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in China.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2399 EUR (2780.42 USD) in Switzerland and 822.04 EUR (952.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in China.

2 399 EUR
822.04 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1973 EUR (2286.56 USD) in Switzerland and 474.64 EUR (550.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in China.

1 973 EUR
474.64 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4389 EUR (5088.14 USD) in Switzerland and 2067 EUR (2395.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in China.

4 389 EUR
2 067 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3265 EUR (3784.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1024 EUR (1186.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in China.

3 265 EUR
1 024 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.93 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20921 EUR (24251.02 USD) in Switzerland and 12666 EUR (14682.33 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in China.

20 921 EUR
12 666 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 16037 EUR (18589.21 USD) in Switzerland and 6507 EUR (7543.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in China.

16 037 EUR
6 507 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 5.17 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6809 EUR (7892.25 USD) in Switzerland and 1318 EUR (1527.61 USD) in China. The average salary is 80.6% lower in China.

6 809 EUR
1 318 EUR

Hotels

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Switzerland vs. China - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

120 EUR
54.1 EUR

Two stars

144 EUR
57.5 EUR

Three stars

209 EUR
72.4 EUR

Four stars

296 EUR
87.1 EUR

Five stars

539 EUR
135 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels

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