Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 31% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 ($29) | $18 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($16) | $8 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($12) | $4.27 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 ($1.76) | $1.17 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 ($7) | $3.72 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 ($4.50) | $4.47 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($13) | $6 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 ($3.96) | $3.73 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 ($2.51) | $1.68 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 ($1.79) | $3.75 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 ($16) | $14 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.18 ($2.38) | $2.17 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.89 ($3.15) | $2.00 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,786 ($3,040) | $1,753 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,967 ($2,147) | $1,235 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 ($256) | $204 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 ($1,749) | $1,288 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,209 ($1,319) | $961 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 ($152) | $135 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 ($63) | $63 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 ($696) | $305 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 ($211) | $89 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 ($17) | $11 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 ($27) | $24 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 ($106) | $50 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 ($37) | $46 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 ($128) | $74 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 ($140) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 ($34,907) | $22,837 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 ($1.93) | $0.88 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 60 ($65) | $83 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 24 ($26) | $24 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 ($15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 ($43) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 ($117) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 ($7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 ($5.77) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 ($5.24) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 ($3.18) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 ($4.35) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 ($39) | $21 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lugano | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 ($81) | $46 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 ($35) | $22 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 ($125) | $140 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 ($133) | $80 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 ($15) | $9 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.91 ($4.27) | $5.01 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 ($6) | $5.10 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 ($573) | $428 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 ($0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 ($119) | $37 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 23 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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