- 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 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.76 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 4.67 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 3.86 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.90 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.53 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.52 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.37 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,343 (CHF 1,555) | CHF 2,947 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 (CHF 1,039) | CHF 2,451 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (CHF 143) | CHF 187 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 (CHF 925) | CHF 1,815 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €561 (CHF 649) | CHF 1,528 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (CHF 144) | CHF 129 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 45 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (CHF 441) | CHF 540 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (CHF 140) | CHF 172 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.73 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 19 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 98) | CHF 109 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 40) | CHF 52 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 104) | CHF 127 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (CHF 138) | CHF 191 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,211 (CHF 23,392) | CHF 26,604 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 1.81 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (CHF 41) | CHF 87 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (CHF 96) | CHF 115 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.47 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 5.37 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 5.28 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 3.28 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.87 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CHF 22) | CHF 45 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 37) | CHF 71 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (CHF 75) | CHF 133 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (CHF 72) | CHF 114 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 5.32 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 (CHF 5.74) | CHF 7 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €481 (CHF 557) | CHF 531 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.33 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (CHF 68) | CHF 93 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland
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