Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lugano (Switzerland) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 24 (C$33) | C$17 | 98% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 13 (C$18) | C$12 | 56% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 13 (C$17) | C$7 | 162% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.46 (C$1.99) | C$2.43 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 6 (C$9) | C$3.97 | 120% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 4.35 (C$5.91) | C$2.82 | 109% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 12 (C$16) | C$13 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 4.36 (C$5.93) | C$3.21 | 85% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 2.58 (C$3.51) | C$1.89 | 86% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 1.83 (C$2.49) | C$3.29 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 16 (C$22) | C$19 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.54 (C$3.45) | C$2.64 | 31% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 2.23 (C$3.03) | C$2.63 | 15% |
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Lugano (Switzerland) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 2,564 (C$3,485) | C$1,961 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,910 (C$2,595) | C$1,723 | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 222 (C$301) | C$209 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,380 (C$1,876) | C$1,579 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,052 (C$1,429) | C$1,147 | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 110 (C$150) | C$78 | 92% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 52 (C$71) | C$64 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 573 (C$779) | C$464 | 68% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 154 (C$209) | C$152 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 14 (C$19) | C$13 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 25 (C$34) | C$25 | 34% |
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 29% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Lugano (Switzerland) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 105 (C$142) | C$72 | 99% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 61 (C$83) | C$83 | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 128 (C$173) | C$122 | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 191 (C$259) | C$129 | 102% |
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Lugano (Switzerland) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 28,097 (C$38,182) | C$21,915 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.53 (C$2.08) | C$1.24 | 68% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 53 (C$72) | C$67 | 8% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 39 (C$53) | C$23 | 131% |
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Lugano (Switzerland) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 14 (C$18) | C$11 | 69% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 43 (C$58) | C$21 | 179% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 110 (C$150) | C$103 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 8 (C$11) | C$8 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.78 (C$8) | C$5.11 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.26 (C$7) | C$7 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.02 (C$4.10) | C$5.33 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.91 (C$5.32) | C$2.48 | 114% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 38 (C$51) | C$25 | 105% |
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Lugano (Switzerland) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 67 (C$91) | C$52 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 33 (C$45) | C$26 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 110 (C$150) | C$124 | 20% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 104 (C$141) | C$87 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 16 (C$21) | C$9 | 127% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 3.80 (C$5.16) | C$5.39 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 6 (C$9) | C$7 | 25% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 523 (C$710) | C$610 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.38 (C$0.51) | C$0.40 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 101 (C$137) | C$54 | 154% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 8 (C$11) | C$12 | 3% |
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