Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland vs Kerman, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 296% | |||
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Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 296% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (﷼ 1,126,268) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 922% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (﷼ 625,238) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 150% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (﷼ 584,552) | ﷼ 184,615 | + 217% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.46 (﷼ 67,803) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 239% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (﷼ 298,702) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 437% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (﷼ 201,608) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 504% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (﷼ 541,660) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 577% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.36 (﷼ 202,310) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 406% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.58 (﷼ 119,685) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 379% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.83 (﷼ 84,907) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (﷼ 759,323) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (﷼ 117,823) | ﷼ 68,506 | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 (﷼ 103,470) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 417% | |
Housing | + 441% | |||
Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 441% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,564 (﷼ 118,865,188) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 1386% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,910 (﷼ 88,524,608) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 1983% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (﷼ 10,282,181) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,380 (﷼ 63,989,035) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 1180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,052 (﷼ 48,744,346) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 1293% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (﷼ 5,113,811) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 52 (﷼ 2,408,334) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 141% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 573 (﷼ 26,582,738) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (﷼ 7,130,613) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (﷼ 631,319) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 1163% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (﷼ 1,158,869) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1059% | |
Clothes | + 390% | |||
Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 390% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (﷼ 4,853,760) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 385% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (﷼ 2,844,170) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 469% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (﷼ 5,914,913) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 491% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (﷼ 8,842,216) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 195% | |
Transportation | + 197% | |||
Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 197% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,097 (﷼ 1,302,411,089) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (﷼ 70,823) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 415% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 53 (﷼ 2,458,944) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 1129% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (﷼ 1,805,091) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 338% | |||
Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 338% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (﷼ 626,077) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 526% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (﷼ 1,993,774) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1894% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (﷼ 5,102,546) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 1941% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (﷼ 366,813) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 267% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.78 (﷼ 267,864) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.26 (﷼ 243,812) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 144% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (﷼ 140,002) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (﷼ 181,363) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (﷼ 1,747,829) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1648% | |
Entertainment | + 134% | |||
Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 134% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (﷼ 3,119,137) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 680% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (﷼ 1,545,741) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 415% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (﷼ 5,115,711) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 923% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (﷼ 4,801,333) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 380% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (﷼ 732,414) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.80 (﷼ 175,929) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 247% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (﷼ 297,232) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 523 (﷼ 24,224,440) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (﷼ 17,554) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (﷼ 4,671,215) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (﷼ 380,579) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 281% | |
TOTAL | + 281% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 281% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 91,000,569 (CHF 1,963) in Lugano to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 23,900,000 in Kerman.
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