Cost of living in Italy compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 26 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.49 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.85 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.86 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.46 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.86 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.36 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.42 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,293 (CHF 1,401) | CHF 2,835 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €894 (CHF 969) | CHF 2,155 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (CHF 130) | CHF 144 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €870 (CHF 943) | CHF 1,621 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €607 (CHF 658) | CHF 1,255 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (CHF 101) | CHF 92 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 25) | CHF 41 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (CHF 407) | CHF 465 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (CHF 128) | CHF 118 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 16 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 92) | CHF 109 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 37) | CHF 60 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 93) | CHF 126 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 126) | CHF 173 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,229 (CHF 25,178) | CHF 27,071 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 1.51 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 39) | CHF 80 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 46 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (CHF 88) | CHF 85 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.10 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 4.41 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 4.76 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.28 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 4.12 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (CHF 37) | CHF 77 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 19) | CHF 36 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (CHF 91) | CHF 159 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (CHF 67) | CHF 110 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 5.05 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (CHF 487) | CHF 455 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (CHF 59) | CHF 102 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (CHF 5.94) | CHF 9 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland
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