- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Lugano
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$26) | C$15 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$5.69 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (C$2.05) | C$2.17 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$4.84 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.33 (C$4.29) | C$2.90 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (C$3.87) | C$4.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (C$3.87) | C$3.31 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (C$2.15) | C$3.07 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.80 (C$3.62) | C$2.51 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.38 (C$3.07) | C$2.07 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,200 (C$2,836) | C$1,576 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,742 (C$2,245) | C$1,122 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (C$202) | C$109 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,198 (C$1,544) | C$1,019 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,039 (C$1,339) | C$774 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 78 (C$101) | C$66 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (C$62) | C$40 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 579 (C$746) | C$377 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (C$174) | C$98 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 24 (C$31) | C$23 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 97 (C$125) | C$59 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (C$61) | C$40 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 85 (C$110) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 93 (C$119) | C$92 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,000 (C$33,516) | C$22,749 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (C$2.28) | C$1.27 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 44 (C$57) | C$65 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (C$33) | C$31 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$17) | C$8 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (C$56) | C$20 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (C$146) | C$96 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.87 (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (C$3.89) | C$3.09 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.82 (C$4.92) | C$2.46 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (C$49) | C$19 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (C$84) | C$46 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (C$41) | C$26 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 118 (C$152) | C$101 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (C$110) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$21) | C$9 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.25 (C$4.19) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 556 (C$717) | C$549 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (C$0.52) | C$1.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (C$110) | C$35 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 388 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,913
(CHF 5,363)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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