Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 75% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lugano | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (661 Kč) | 131 Kč | + 403% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (353 Kč) | 128 Kč | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (247 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (37 Kč) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (164 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (100 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (279 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 (88 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (56 Kč) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (40 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (355 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.16 (52 Kč) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.78 (67 Kč) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lugano | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,850 (69,130 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,086 (50,600 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (5,702 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,622 (39,348 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,246 (30,237 Kč) | 8,202 Kč | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (3,380 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (1,405 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (15,473 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (4,695 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (293 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (599 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is about the same as in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lugano | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (2,368 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 (832 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (2,849 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 (3,102 Kč) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lugano | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 (776,046 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.90 (46 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (1,855 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 448% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 40 (971 Kč) | 256 Kč | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is about the same as in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lugano | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (330 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (964 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 (2,601 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (157 Kč) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (128 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (117 Kč) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (71 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (97 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (874 Kč) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lugano | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (1,808 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (776 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (2,782 Kč) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (2,962 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (344 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.91 (95 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 (144 Kč) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 (12,740 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (8 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 (2,648 Kč) | 751 Kč | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (196 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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