Cost of living comparison between Lugano (Switzerland) and Bilbao (Spain)
| Food | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | CHF 23 (€19.15) | €12.14 | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 12.25 (€10.20) | €6.56 | 56% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | CHF 7 (€5.83) | €3 | 94% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.50 (€1.25) | €0.91 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€5.83) | €1.48 | 293% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.43 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11.50 (€9.58) | €5.50 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.75 (€3.12) | €2.07 | 51% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3 (€2.50) | €1.15 | 117% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | CHF 3 (€2.50) | €0.88 | 185% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€12.49) | €10.50 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (€2.08) | €1.42 | 47% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2 (€1.67) | €1.04 | 61% |
| Housing | 14% | ||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | CHF 1,830 (€1,524) | €1,235 | 23% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 116 (€97) | €183 | 47% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | CHF 62 (€52) | €36 | 45% |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 825 (€687) | €813 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €105 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11.25 | - |
| Clothes | 15% | ||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | CHF 140 (€117) | €121 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | CHF 70 (€58) | €36 | 60% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | €95 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | CHF 90 (€75) | €130 | 42% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 29% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,800 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.72 (€1.43) | €1.32 | 8% |
| monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (€54) | €35 | 56% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 22% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | €7 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€5.83) | €4.50 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.25 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.60 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.50 (€2.91) | €1.60 | 82% |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.20 (€2.66) | €1.95 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 25 (€21) | €13 | 60% |
| Entertainment | 57% | ||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 66 (€55) | €33 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €15.11 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 300 (€250) | €90 | 178% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | CHF 108 (€90) | €70 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€11.66) | €7.63 | 53% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.50 (€2.91) | €1.43 | 105% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | CHF 5.25 (€4.37) | €2.08 | 110% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | - | €113 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.34 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | CHF 125 (€104) | €48 | 119% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | CHF 7.60 (€6.33) | €4.27 | 48% |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2012.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,290
(CHF 3,951)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
€2,400
in Bilbao.