Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (£24) | £13 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (£13) | £6 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (£10) | £3.87 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (£1.46) | £1.20 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (£5.79) | £3.27 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (£3.74) | £2.36 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£10) | £5.27 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 (£3.29) | £2.35 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (£2.09) | £1.03 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (£1.49) | £2.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£13) | £9 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.18 (£1.98) | £1.79 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.89 (£2.62) | £1.34 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,786 (£2,527) | £953 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,967 (£1,784) | £1,073 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (£213) | £297 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 (£1,454) | £702 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,209 (£1,096) | £544 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (£126) | £125 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (£53) | £25 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (£579) | £418 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (£176) | £129 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (£14) | £7 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (£23) | £13 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (£89) | £69 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 (£31) | £37 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (£107) | £99 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 (£116) | £52 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 (£29,018) | £17,412 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (£1.61) | £1.52 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 60 (£54) | £65 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 24 (£22) | £18 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (£12) | £2.31 | + 435% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (£36) | £4.96 | + 627% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 (£97) | £94 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (£5.86) | £2.68 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (£4.80) | £1.57 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (£4.36) | £4.18 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (£2.64) | £2.17 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (£3.62) | £1.68 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (£33) | £13 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (£68) | £61 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (£29) | £15 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (£104) | £83 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (£111) | £72 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (£13) | £7 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.91 (£3.55) | £3.57 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 (£5.38) | £4.42 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 (£476) | £502 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (£0.30) | £0.09 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 (£99) | £50 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 23 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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