Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (C$42) | C$22 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (C$23) | C$10 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (C$16) | C$5.78 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (C$2.35) | C$1.97 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$11) | C$4.31 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (C$6) | C$3.89 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$18) | C$10 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 (C$5.63) | C$4.59 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (C$3.57) | C$3.65 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (C$2.55) | C$3.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$23) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.16 (C$3.35) | C$2.55 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.78 (C$4.31) | C$2.11 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 98% 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 2,786 (C$4,322) | C$2,291 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,967 (C$3,052) | C$1,332 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (C$365) | C$124 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,622 (C$2,516) | C$1,235 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,246 (C$1,934) | C$875 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (C$216) | C$68 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (C$90) | C$54 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (C$990) | C$311 | + 218% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (C$300) | C$140 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$19) | C$10 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (C$38) | C$25 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (C$151) | C$57 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 (C$53) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (C$182) | C$105 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 (C$198) | C$117 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 78% 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 | CHF 31,992 (C$49,630) | C$22,942 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.90 (C$2.95) | C$1.66 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (C$119) | C$67 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (C$56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 125% 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$21) | C$8 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (C$62) | C$22 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 (C$166) | C$77 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (C$10) | C$6 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (C$8) | C$4.17 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (C$4.52) | C$3.11 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (C$6) | C$2.78 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (C$56) | C$20 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lugano | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (C$116) | C$53 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (C$50) | C$26 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (C$178) | C$135 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (C$189) | C$96 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (C$22) | C$10 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.91 (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 (C$9) | C$7 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 (C$815) | C$647 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (C$0.51) | C$0.24 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 (C$169) | C$37 | + 356% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$13) | C$11 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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