- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 26 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.82 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.54 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.81 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 2.87 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.54 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 2.58 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.44 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,348 (CHF 1,614) | CHF 2,933 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (CHF 1,063) | CHF 2,366 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (CHF 148) | CHF 168 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (CHF 972) | CHF 1,863 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (CHF 682) | CHF 1,532 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (CHF 134) | CHF 127 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 46 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (CHF 445) | CHF 585 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (CHF 140) | CHF 174 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 18 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 101) | CHF 114 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 42) | CHF 55 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 112) | CHF 123 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (CHF 143) | CHF 184 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,103 (CHF 24,075) | CHF 26,201 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.72 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (CHF 42) | CHF 89 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 10 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (CHF 95) | CHF 118 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 5.03 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 5.18 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.33 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.60 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 22) | CHF 43 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 38) | CHF 73 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (CHF 81) | CHF 151 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (CHF 75) | CHF 115 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 5.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 7 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (CHF 578) | CHF 537 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.34 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (CHF 71) | CHF 96 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland
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