Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland vs Innsbruck, Austria
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€22) | €13 | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (€12) | €8 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€11) | €5.14 | + 121% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.46 (€1.32) | €1.11 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (€5.81) | €5.46 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (€3.92) | €2.97 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€11) | €5.54 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.36 (€3.94) | €2.61 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.58 (€2.33) | €2.39 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.83 (€1.65) | €1.18 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€15) | €8 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (€2.29) | €2.15 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 (€2.01) | €1.98 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,564 (€2,312) | €1,362 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,910 (€1,722) | €1,121 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (€200) | €181 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,380 (€1,245) | €731 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,052 (€948) | €586 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (€99) | €108 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 52 (€47) | €20 | + 134% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 573 (€517) | €491 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (€139) | €104 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (€23) | €11 | + 96% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (€94) | €90 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (€55) | €33 | + 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (€115) | €94 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (€172) | €124 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 7% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,097 (€25,337) | €24,287 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (€1.38) | €1.21 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 53 (€48) | €51 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (€35) | €22 | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (€12) | €11 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (€39) | €9 | + 346% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (€99) | €73 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.50 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.78 (€5.21) | €3.25 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.26 (€4.74) | €4.05 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (€2.72) | €1.50 | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (€3.53) | €2.41 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (€34) | €18 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (€61) | €41 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (€30) | €20 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (€100) | €70 | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (€93) | €51 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€14) | €8 | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.80 (€3.42) | €2.66 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (€5.78) | €3.65 | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 523 (€471) | €556 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (€0.34) | €0.15 | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (€91) | €43 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.12 | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria)
For example, you would need at least €6,205 (CHF 6,881) in Lugano to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,300 in Innsbruck.
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