Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Milan | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 22 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 1.36 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 5.35 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.05 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 4.29 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.16 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.48 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.56 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (CHF 1.35) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Milan | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (CHF 1,771) | CHF 1,743 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,275 (CHF 1,261) | CHF 1,498 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (CHF 186) | CHF 175 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (CHF 1,030) | CHF 1,330 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €777 (CHF 769) | CHF 1,033 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (CHF 113) | CHF 106 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (CHF 354) | CHF 421 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (CHF 118) | CHF 109 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Milan | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (CHF 78) | CHF 103 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 32) | CHF 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 89) | CHF 101 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (CHF 117) | CHF 117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 56% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Milan | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,952 (CHF 27,658) | CHF 27,795 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 1.61 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 36) | CHF 138 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 45 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Milan | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (CHF 84) | CHF 64 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 4.16 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 4.17 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 3.05 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (CHF 2.17) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 30 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Milan | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (CHF 49) | CHF 69 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (CHF 94) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (CHF 89) | CHF 97 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (CHF 5.08) | CHF 5.90 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (CHF 486) | CHF 400 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (CHF 69) | CHF 100 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 194 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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