Cost of living in Italy compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 28 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.59 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 3.84 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.54 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.48 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.84 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.55 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (CHF 1,150) | CHF 2,801 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (CHF 869) | CHF 2,188 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (CHF 141) | CHF 210 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (CHF 814) | CHF 1,906 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €543 (CHF 567) | CHF 1,233 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (CHF 108) | CHF 113 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 28) | CHF 43 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (CHF 356) | CHF 494 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (CHF 131) | CHF 132 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.41 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 15 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (CHF 78) | CHF 121 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 32) | CHF 68 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (CHF 87) | CHF 134 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (CHF 129) | CHF 209 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 (CHF 24,138) | CHF 29,281 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.61 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (CHF 36) | CHF 89 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (CHF 79) | CHF 116 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.79 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 5.58 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 5.25 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 5.32 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.74 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 4.30 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 19) | CHF 49 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 40) | CHF 78 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 18) | CHF 36 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (CHF 85) | CHF 177 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CHF 68) | CHF 118 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.64 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 5.63 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (CHF 511) | CHF 504 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (CHF 53) | CHF 113 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (CHF 5.99) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland
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