- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Lugano
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$27) | C$14 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$8 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$16) | C$6 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (C$2.19) | C$2.38 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$4.08 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.33 (C$4.56) | C$2.62 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (C$4.11) | C$3.73 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (C$4.11) | C$2.90 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (C$2.29) | C$2.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.08 (C$4.22) | C$2.31 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.38 (C$3.26) | C$1.76 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,200 (C$3,013) | C$1,186 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,742 (C$2,386) | C$982 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (C$215) | C$117 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,198 (C$1,641) | C$919 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,039 (C$1,422) | C$695 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 78 (C$107) | C$64 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (C$66) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 550 (C$753) | C$392 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (C$162) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$10 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 23 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 97 (C$132) | C$61 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (C$65) | C$41 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 85 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 93 (C$127) | C$87 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,000 (C$35,611) | C$22,684 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (C$2.42) | C$1.19 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 44 (C$60) | C$47 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (C$35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$8 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (C$59) | C$20 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (C$156) | C$85 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.86 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (C$4.14) | C$3.21 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.77 (C$5.17) | C$2.46 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (C$49) | C$19 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (C$89) | C$43 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (C$44) | C$27 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 134 (C$184) | C$84 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (C$116) | C$93 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$9 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.25 (C$4.45) | C$5.44 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 164 (C$224) | C$141 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (C$0.55) | C$2.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (C$116) | C$34 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,723
(CHF 4,178)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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