- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 13 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.68 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 4.00 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 3.87 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 3.00 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.21 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.47 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 2.50 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,336 (CHF 1,508) | CHF 2,894 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €896 (CHF 1,011) | CHF 2,232 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (CHF 149) | CHF 199 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €806 (CHF 910) | CHF 1,809 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €546 (CHF 616) | CHF 1,300 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (CHF 111) | CHF 152 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 46 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (CHF 437) | CHF 534 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (CHF 129) | CHF 166 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 95) | CHF 114 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 48 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 109) | CHF 135 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (CHF 133) | CHF 185 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,777 (CHF 24,582) | CHF 27,425 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 1.88 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (CHF 40) | CHF 88 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 33 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (CHF 96) | CHF 115 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 5.98 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 4.61 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 4.25 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.13 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 3.34 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 44 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (CHF 38) | CHF 70 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (CHF 73) | CHF 149 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (CHF 76) | CHF 106 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 5.05 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 7 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (CHF 515) | CHF 497 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.36 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (CHF 71) | CHF 91 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland
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