Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia)
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| Food | + 118% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 118% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | ||||
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| Lugano | Zadar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (€27) | €14 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€15) | €6 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€11) | €4.46 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (€1.68) | €1.01 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (€7) | €3.02 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (€4.28) | €1.47 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€12) | €9 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 (€3.77) | €1.34 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (€2.39) | €0.99 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (€1.71) | €1.37 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€15) | €7 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.18 (€2.27) | €1.87 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.89 (€3.01) | €0.98 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 244% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | ||||
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| Lugano | Zadar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,786 (€2,898) | €638 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,967 (€2,046) | €410 | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (€244) | €90 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 (€1,667) | €463 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,209 (€1,257) | €303 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (€145) | €60 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (€60) | €28 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (€663) | €337 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (€201) | €92 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (€16) | €9 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (€26) | €7 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | ||||
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| Lugano | Zadar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (€102) | €73 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 (€36) | €33 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (€122) | €75 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 (€133) | €85 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | ||||
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| Lugano | Zadar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 (€33,272) | €22,954 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (€1.84) | €1.42 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 60 (€62) | €29 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 24 (€25) | €11 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 148% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | ||||
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| Lugano | Zadar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (€14) | €7 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (€41) | €10 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 (€112) | €38 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (€7) | €3.07 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (€5.50) | €3.24 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (€5.00) | €3.34 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (€3.03) | €2.05 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (€4.15) | €1.96 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (€37) | €9 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | ||||
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| Lugano | Zadar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (€78) | €39 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (€33) | €10 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (€119) | €24 | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (€127) | €51 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€15) | €8 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.91 (€4.07) | €1.76 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 (€6) | €2.32 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 (€546) | €591 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.34) | €0.13 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 (€114) | €36 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€8) | €4.60 | + 83% | |
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TOTAL | + 132% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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