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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 1.69 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 4.36 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 4.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.52 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 1.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.73 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.46 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,283 (CHF 1,406) | CHF 2,752 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €896 (CHF 982) | CHF 2,095 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (CHF 154) | CHF 247 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €805 (CHF 883) | CHF 1,579 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €606 (CHF 664) | CHF 1,134 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 118) | CHF 192 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (CHF 27) | CHF 42 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €346 (CHF 379) | CHF 712 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (CHF 119) | CHF 140 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.83 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 16 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 30 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (CHF 90) | CHF 110 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (CHF 32) | CHF 56 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 96) | CHF 126 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 128) | CHF 184 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,447 (CHF 25,698) | CHF 25,725 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 1.62 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 39) | CHF 71 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 34 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (CHF 82) | CHF 121 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.39 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 4.32 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.18 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.37 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.35 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (CHF 39) | CHF 68 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 19) | CHF 36 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (CHF 94) | CHF 159 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CHF 71) | CHF 117 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 4.88 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.10 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 7 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (CHF 475) | CHF 562 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.37 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (CHF 68) | CHF 93 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 9 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland
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