Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (kr168) | kr136 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (kr93) | kr67 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr87) | kr29 | + 199% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.46 (kr10) | kr8 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (kr44) | kr26 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (kr30) | kr22 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (kr81) | kr63 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.36 (kr30) | kr18 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.58 (kr18) | kr10 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.83 (kr13) | kr11 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (kr113) | kr79 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (kr18) | kr19 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 (kr15) | kr11 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,564 (kr17,704) | kr8,536 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,910 (kr13,185) | kr5,788 | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (kr1,531) | kr1,220 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,380 (kr9,531) | kr5,337 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,052 (kr7,260) | kr3,926 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (kr762) | kr1,589 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 52 (kr359) | kr188 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 573 (kr3,959) | kr3,570 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (kr1,062) | kr710 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (kr94) | kr57 | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (kr173) | kr154 | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (kr723) | kr786 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (kr424) | kr244 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (kr881) | kr727 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (kr1,317) | kr1,206 | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,097 (kr193,982) | kr301,099 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (kr11) | kr10 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 53 (kr366) | kr386 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (kr270) | kr255 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (kr93) | kr58 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (kr297) | kr73 | + 305% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (kr760) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (kr55) | kr58 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.78 (kr40) | kr28 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.26 (kr36) | kr29 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (kr21) | kr13 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (kr27) | kr16 | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (kr260) | kr176 | + 48% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (kr465) | kr344 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (kr230) | kr191 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (kr762) | kr475 | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (kr715) | kr616 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (kr109) | kr77 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.80 (kr26) | kr41 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr44) | kr33 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 523 (kr3,608) | kr3,258 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (kr2.61) | kr0.93 | + 180% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (kr696) | kr230 | + 203% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr57) | kr42 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr32,283 (CHF 4,676) in Lugano to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr24,000 in Aalborg.
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