Cost of living in Perugia (Italy) is 46% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Perugia (Italy) is 45% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Perugia | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 22 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.36 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 5.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.05 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 4.29 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.16 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.48 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.56 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (CHF 0.74) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Perugia (Italy) is 54% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Perugia | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €815 (CHF 817) | CHF 1,743 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €480 (CHF 482) | CHF 1,498 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (CHF 143) | CHF 175 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €466 (CHF 467) | CHF 1,330 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €357 (CHF 358) | CHF 1,033 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (CHF 155) | CHF 106 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (CHF 389) | CHF 421 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (CHF 102) | CHF 109 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.89 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 14 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Perugia (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Perugia | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (CHF 81) | CHF 103 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 25) | CHF 50 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (CHF 85) | CHF 101 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (CHF 89) | CHF 117 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Perugia (Italy) is 51% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Perugia | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,383 (CHF 22,447) | CHF 27,795 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.61 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 49) | CHF 138 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 45 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Perugia (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Perugia | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (CHF 74) | CHF 64 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.99 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.16 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.17 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.05 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (CHF 1.94) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Perugia (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Perugia | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 32) | CHF 69 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (CHF 57) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (CHF 58) | CHF 97 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.53 (CHF 5.54) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 5.90 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €363 (CHF 364) | CHF 400 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (CHF 0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (CHF 63) | CHF 100 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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