Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Lugano | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (£25) | £12 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (£13) | £7 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (£9) | £4.28 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.51 (£1.34) | £1.19 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£5.99) | £3.65 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (£3.64) | £2.15 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (£10) | £5.60 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 (£3.20) | £2.21 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (£2.03) | £1.47 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (£1.45) | £1.99 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£13) | £9 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.16 (£1.91) | £2.03 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.78 (£2.45) | £0.93 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Lugano | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,850 (£2,516) | £1,232 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,086 (£1,841) | £924 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (£207) | £209 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,622 (£1,432) | £998 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,246 (£1,100) | £753 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (£123) | £97 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (£51) | £33 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (£563) | £393 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (£171) | £101 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (£22) | £14 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is about the same as in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Lugano | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (£86) | £80 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 (£30) | £40 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (£104) | £73 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 (£113) | £73 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Lugano | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 (£28,240) | £20,083 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.90 (£1.68) | £1.50 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (£68) | £55 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 40 (£35) | £18 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Lugano | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (£12) | £4.35 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (£35) | £4.09 | + 758% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 (£95) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (£6) | £4.40 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (£4.67) | £2.62 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (£4.24) | £3.28 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (£2.57) | £1.94 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (£3.52) | £2.38 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (£32) | £20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Lugano | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (£66) | £32 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (£28) | £18 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (£101) | £74 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (£108) | £61 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (£13) | £9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.87 (£3.42) | £3.09 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 (£5.23) | £3.94 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 (£464) | £386 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (£0.29) | £0.22 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 (£96) | £43 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 190 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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