Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$33) | C$19 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$10 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$5.84 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.46 (C$1.96) | C$1.85 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$4.50 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (C$5.85) | C$3.04 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.36 (C$5.87) | C$4.24 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.58 (C$3.47) | C$3.76 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.83 (C$2.46) | C$3.41 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$18 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (C$3.42) | C$2.48 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 (C$3.00) | C$1.93 | + 55% | |
| 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 2,564 (C$3,450) | C$2,136 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,910 (C$2,570) | C$1,241 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (C$298) | C$133 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,380 (C$1,857) | C$1,120 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,052 (C$1,415) | C$806 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (C$148) | C$66 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 52 (C$70) | C$50 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 573 (C$772) | C$322 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (C$207) | C$96 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (C$34) | C$25 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 116% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (C$141) | C$61 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (C$83) | C$38 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (C$172) | C$96 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (C$257) | C$112 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,097 (C$37,804) | C$22,935 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (C$2.06) | C$1.39 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 53 (C$71) | C$67 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (C$53) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$8 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (C$58) | C$22 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (C$148) | C$77 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.78 (C$8) | C$3.78 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.26 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (C$4.06) | C$3.11 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (C$5.26) | C$2.46 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (C$51) | C$20 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (C$91) | C$50 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (C$45) | C$27 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (C$148) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (C$139) | C$94 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$9 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.80 (C$5.11) | C$5.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 523 (C$703) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (C$0.51) | C$0.83 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (C$136) | C$36 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 145 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,893 (CHF 6,610) in Lugano to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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