Cost of living in Ravenna (Italy) is 51% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Ravenna (Italy) is 48% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ravenna | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 22 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.88 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.36 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.30 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 5.35 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 4.05 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 4.29 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 2.16 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.48 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.56 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (CHF 1.50) | - | - | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Ravenna (Italy) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ravenna | Sion | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €662 (CHF 619) | CHF 1,743 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €616 (CHF 576) | CHF 1,498 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (CHF 138) | CHF 175 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €520 (CHF 486) | CHF 1,330 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €429 (CHF 401) | CHF 1,033 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (CHF 77) | CHF 106 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | €411 (CHF 384) | CHF 421 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €153 (CHF 143) | CHF 109 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.08 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Ravenna (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 79) | CHF 103 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CHF 35) | CHF 50 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 86) | CHF 101 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (CHF 103) | CHF 117 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Ravenna (Italy) is 64% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,159 (CHF 21,661) | CHF 27,795 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.70 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 137 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (CHF 24) | CHF 45 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Ravenna (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ravenna | Sion | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (CHF 93) | CHF 64 | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.73 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 4.16 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.18 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 4.17 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 3.05 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (CHF 1.38) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Ravenna (Italy) is 28% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ravenna | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (CHF 27) | CHF 69 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (CHF 72) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (CHF 56) | CHF 97 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.24 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 5.90 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,001 (CHF 936) | CHF 400 | + 134% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (CHF 0.19) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (CHF 56) | CHF 100 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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