Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (C$32) | C$20 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$5.78 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.47 (C$1.93) | C$1.98 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$4.18 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.37 (C$5.76) | C$3.17 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.12 (C$5.43) | C$4.24 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (C$3.55) | C$3.76 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.96 (C$2.59) | C$3.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (C$24) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.46 (C$3.24) | C$2.48 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.63 (C$3.46) | C$1.93 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,564 (C$3,377) | C$2,136 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,920 (C$2,529) | C$1,241 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (C$310) | C$124 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,429 (C$1,882) | C$1,120 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,059 (C$1,395) | C$805 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$54 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 543 (C$715) | C$311 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 192 (C$253) | C$97 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (C$33) | C$25 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (C$147) | C$60 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (C$80) | C$39 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (C$162) | C$98 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$117 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 (C$2.02) | C$1.40 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 54 (C$72) | C$67 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 23 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$8 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (C$52) | C$22 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (C$3.84) | C$3.16 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (C$5.25) | C$2.46 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (C$47) | C$20 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (C$89) | C$51 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (C$44) | C$27 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (C$151) | C$135 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$132) | C$96 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$10 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.80 (C$5.00) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 501 (C$660) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (C$0.51) | C$0.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 95 (C$125) | C$37 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 78 prices entered by 8 different people.
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