- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Lugano
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 238% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 238% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (76 zł) | 20 zł | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (49 zł) | 17 zł | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (43 zł) | 8 zł | + 460% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.55 (5.89 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.00 (23 zł) | 6 zł | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.33 (13 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 7 (28 zł) | 10 zł | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (11 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.54 (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.38 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 229% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,200 (8,355 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,742 (6,614 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (595 zł) | 519 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,198 (4,549 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,039 (3,944 zł) | 844 zł | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 78 (297 zł) | 275 zł | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (184 zł) | 47 zł | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 573 (2,178 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (584 zł) | 419 zł | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (95 zł) | 16 zł | + 512% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 97 (367 zł) | 275 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (180 zł) | 113 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 85 (323 zł) | 282 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 93 (351 zł) | 297 zł | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,000 (98,737 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (7 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 44 (167 zł) | 75 zł | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (97 zł) | 26 zł | + 270% | |
| 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 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (165 zł) | 26 zł | + 532% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (418 zł) | 103 zł | + 306% | |
| 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 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (143 zł) | 30 zł | + 378% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (246 zł) | 63 zł | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (122 zł) | 44 zł | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (419 zł) | 126 zł | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (323 zł) | 90 zł | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (64 zł) | 16 zł | + 305% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.25 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 280% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 556 (2,111 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (1.52 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 424% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (323 zł) | 108 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 415 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 172% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,689 zł
(CHF 4,658)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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