Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 46% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 43% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Athens | Lugano | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 27 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.88 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 10 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.83 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.52 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.74 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 7 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 4.12 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 3.63 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.30 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.64 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.76 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 2.16 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.78 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 58% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,040 (CHF 1,009) | CHF 2,786 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €801 (CHF 778) | CHF 1,967 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (CHF 230) | CHF 235 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €582 (CHF 565) | CHF 1,622 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €446 (CHF 433) | CHF 1,246 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (CHF 155) | CHF 139 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 58 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | €399 (CHF 388) | CHF 638 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 91) | CHF 194 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 15% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (CHF 74) | CHF 98 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 34 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (CHF 108) | CHF 117 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (CHF 89) | CHF 128 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 47% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,641 (CHF 24,896) | CHF 31,992 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 1.90 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (CHF 28) | CHF 76 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 27 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 52% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 14 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 40 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (CHF 49) | CHF 107 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 5.29 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 4.81 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.13 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 2.91 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 3.99 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 36 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 31% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CHF 38) | CHF 75 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 32 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (CHF 47) | CHF 115 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (CHF 46) | CHF 122 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.07 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 3.91 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.30 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 5.93 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (CHF 567) | CHF 525 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 0.33 | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 39) | CHF 109 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (CHF 4.93) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 197 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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