- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Lugano
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 271% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 271% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (96 zł) | 23 zł | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (51 zł) | 17 zł | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (52 zł) | 8 zł | + 576% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.55 (5.91 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.79 (22 zł) | 9 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.15 (16 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (42 zł) | 10 zł | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.88 (15 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 402% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (10 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 385% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (8 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 21 (80 zł) | 24 zł | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.54 (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.80 (11 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 417% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 227% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,326 (8,860 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,820 (6,935 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 227 (864 zł) | 519 zł | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,462 (5,571 zł) | 1,381 zł | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,067 (4,066 zł) | 1,036 zł | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 110 (420 zł) | 275 zł | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (169 zł) | 44 zł | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 573 (2,185 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (586 zł) | 419 zł | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (95 zł) | 16 zł | + 514% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (406 zł) | 274 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (213 zł) | 118 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 137 (522 zł) | 282 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 201 (767 zł) | 297 zł | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,765 (105,772 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (5.74 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 61 (232 zł) | 83 zł | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (97 zł) | 26 zł | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 222% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 222% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (51 zł) | 14 zł | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (165 zł) | 26 zł | + 534% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (419 zł) | 103 zł | + 307% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.78 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.26 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (144 zł) | 30 zł | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | + 215% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 215% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (247 zł) | 63 zł | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (124 zł) | 46 zł | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (420 zł) | 126 zł | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 107 (406 zł) | 102 zł | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (65 zł) | 16 zł | + 306% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.96 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (25 zł) | 5.95 zł | + 327% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 569 (2,166 zł) | 2,035 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (1.57 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 121 (461 zł) | 120 zł | + 285% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 326 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 189% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 24,873 zł
(CHF 6,529)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,600 zł
in Łódź.
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