- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (CHF 5.12) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.71 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 4.02 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 3.86 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 3.00 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.43 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 2.52 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.37 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,303 (CHF 1,496) | CHF 2,925 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (CHF 1,006) | CHF 2,304 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (CHF 151) | CHF 185 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (CHF 893) | CHF 1,923 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (CHF 609) | CHF 1,399 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (CHF 153) | CHF 154 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 45 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (CHF 450) | CHF 558 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (CHF 131) | CHF 169 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 18 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 98) | CHF 115 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 51 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CHF 105) | CHF 132 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 133) | CHF 187 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (CHF 22,916) | CHF 27,608 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 1.88 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 41) | CHF 88 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (CHF 96) | CHF 122 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (CHF 5.95) | CHF 6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 4.72 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 4.62 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 3.27 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.47 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 21) | CHF 45 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 71 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (CHF 77) | CHF 132 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (CHF 74) | CHF 110 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 5.27 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 7 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (CHF 516) | CHF 518 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (CHF 0.27) | CHF 0.34 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (CHF 68) | CHF 94 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland
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