Cost of living in Italy compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 11 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.74 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.67 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.14 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 3.58 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 3.18 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.39 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.87 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,340 (CHF 1,289) | CHF 3,652 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €864 (CHF 831) | CHF 2,479 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (CHF 145) | CHF 227 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (CHF 952) | CHF 2,199 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (CHF 711) | CHF 1,556 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (CHF 121) | CHF 149 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (CHF 24) | CHF 44 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (CHF 284) | CHF 349 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (CHF 133) | CHF 115 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 20 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (CHF 76) | CHF 106 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (CHF 39) | CHF 48 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (CHF 94) | CHF 128 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (CHF 93) | CHF 151 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,835 (CHF 23,879) | CHF 33,093 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.84 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 76 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (CHF 103) | CHF 131 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 5.00 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.39 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 4.94 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 5.14 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.63 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 59 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (CHF 42) | CHF 85 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 42 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (CHF 88) | CHF 169 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (CHF 70) | CHF 128 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.17 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 5.92 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.26 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (CHF 1,344) | CHF 581 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (CHF 49) | CHF 101 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland
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