- Cost of Living
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- Lugano
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Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 128% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (元129) | 元40 | + 221% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (元84) | 元26 | + 219% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (元74) | 元27 | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (元10) | 元13 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6.00 (元39) | 元16 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.33 (元22) | 元12 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 7 (元47) | 元57 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (元19) | 元14 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (元19) | 元8 | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (元11) | 元5.17 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (元52) | 元95 | - 46% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.80 (元18) | 元9 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.38 (元15) | 元5.00 | + 208% | |
Housing | + 205% | |||
Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 205% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,200 (元14,225) | 元3,917 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,742 (元11,261) | 元2,500 | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (元1,013) | 元533 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,198 (元7,746) | 元2,800 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,039 (元6,715) | 元1,450 | + 363% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 78 (元506) | 元800 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (元313) | 元136 | + 130% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 579 (元3,741) | 元2,488 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (元871) | 元500 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (元95) | 元35 | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 24 (元155) | 元22 | + 615% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 97 (元625) | 元442 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (元307) | 元195 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 85 (元550) | 元600 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 93 (元598) | 元499 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,000 (元168,109) | 元182,922 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (元11) | 元8 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 44 (元284) | 元110 | + 160% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 25 (元163) | 元31 | + 424% | |
Personal Care | + 94% | |||
Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (元87) | 元150 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (元280) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (元734) | 元80 | + 818% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (元49) | 元10 | + 392% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.87 (元38) | 元33 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (元34) | 元33 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (元20) | 元9 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.82 (元25) | 元11 | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (元244) | 元40 | + 509% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (元419) | 元124 | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (元207) | 元96 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 118 (元762) | 元50 | + 1424% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (元550) | 元543 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (元107) | 元46 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.25 (元21) | 元31 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6.00 (元39) | 元13 | + 198% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 556 (元3,594) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (元2.59) | 元3.50 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (元550) | 元780 | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (元48) | 元12 | + 288% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元23,262
(CHF 3,598)
in Lugano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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