Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (kr169) | kr131 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (kr94) | kr67 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr88) | kr31 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.46 (kr10) | kr7 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (kr43) | kr30 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (kr30) | kr19 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (kr81) | kr68 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.36 (kr30) | kr18 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.58 (kr18) | kr10 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.83 (kr13) | kr12 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (kr114) | kr78 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (kr18) | kr19 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 (kr16) | kr10 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 66% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,564 (kr17,862) | kr8,455 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,910 (kr13,303) | kr5,757 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (kr1,545) | kr1,141 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,380 (kr9,616) | kr4,956 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,052 (kr7,325) | kr3,745 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (kr768) | kr1,512 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 52 (kr362) | kr193 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 573 (kr3,995) | kr3,644 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (kr1,072) | kr684 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (kr95) | kr54 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (kr174) | kr169 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 34% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (kr729) | kr778 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (kr427) | kr230 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (kr889) | kr745 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (kr1,329) | kr1,287 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,097 (kr195,719) | kr304,676 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (kr11) | kr10 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 53 (kr370) | kr386 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (kr272) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (kr94) | kr50 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (kr300) | kr73 | + 309% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (kr767) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (kr55) | kr58 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.78 (kr40) | kr28 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.26 (kr37) | kr29 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (kr21) | kr13 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (kr27) | kr16 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (kr263) | kr171 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (kr469) | kr337 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (kr232) | kr187 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (kr769) | kr475 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (kr722) | kr606 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (kr110) | kr73 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.80 (kr26) | kr42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr45) | kr33 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 523 (kr3,640) | kr3,125 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (kr2.64) | kr0.91 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (kr702) | kr255 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr57) | kr42 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 110 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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