China vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 54% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 49.8 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Switzerland
Housing & utilities 69 287
Food 130 193
Transport 82 170
Restaurants & hotels 85 228
Health 64 225
Communication 86 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 91/100 97/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.6
Internet users 92% 97%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 54% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $219,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 91 out of 100.
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