Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 ($29) | $19 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($16) | $8 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($12) | $4.46 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 ($1.78) | $0.88 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 ($7) | $2.89 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 ($4.55) | $5.44 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($13) | $8 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 ($4.00) | $3.56 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 ($2.54) | $1.84 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 ($1.81) | $2.35 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 ($16) | $15 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.18 ($2.40) | $2.18 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.89 ($3.19) | $2.26 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,786 ($3,075) | $2,181 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,967 ($2,171) | $1,440 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 ($259) | $170 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 ($1,769) | $1,684 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,209 ($1,334) | $1,100 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 ($154) | $87 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 ($64) | $61 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 ($704) | $319 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 ($214) | $153 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 ($17) | $13 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 ($28) | $23 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is about the same as in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 ($108) | $56 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 ($38) | $61 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 ($130) | $107 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 ($141) | $120 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 ($35,307) | $25,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 ($1.95) | $0.77 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 60 ($66) | $46 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 24 ($27) | $23 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 ($15) | $8 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 ($44) | $26 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 ($118) | $113 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 ($5.84) | $4.11 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 ($5.30) | $4.90 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 ($3.22) | $3.12 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 ($4.40) | $2.16 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 ($40) | $21 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Lugano | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 ($82) | $52 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 ($35) | $26 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 ($127) | $106 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 ($135) | $93 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 ($16) | $11 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.91 ($4.32) | $4.99 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 ($580) | $523 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 ($0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 ($120) | $54 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 90 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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