Cost of living in Italy compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 11 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 1.81 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.50 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 4.33 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.27 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.33 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.87 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.35 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Italy is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (CHF 1,865) | CHF 3,527 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (CHF 1,223) | CHF 2,866 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (CHF 190) | CHF 205 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (CHF 1,132) | CHF 2,179 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (CHF 767) | CHF 1,557 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (CHF 125) | CHF 94 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (CHF 25) | CHF 53 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (CHF 322) | CHF 305 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (CHF 127) | CHF 116 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 30 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 74) | CHF 111 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 64 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 86) | CHF 118 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 113) | CHF 184 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (CHF 29,729) | CHF 36,492 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.84 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (CHF 36) | CHF 78 | - 55% | |
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) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (CHF 101) | CHF 211 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.94 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 4.15 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 4.35 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.98 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 58 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Italy | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CHF 38) | CHF 71 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 19) | CHF 39 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (CHF 75) | CHF 101 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (CHF 72) | CHF 125 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 5.21 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 7 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (CHF 799) | CHF 434 | + 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (CHF 0.33) | CHF 0.33 | + 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (CHF 54) | CHF 88 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 9 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland
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