Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (£25) | £12 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (£13) | £8 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (£9) | £4.27 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.51 (£1.34) | £1.29 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£6) | £2.97 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (£3.65) | £1.68 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (£10) | £5.58 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 (£3.21) | £1.56 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (£2.04) | £1.04 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (£1.46) | £2.06 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£13) | £12 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.16 (£1.91) | £1.87 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.78 (£2.46) | £1.18 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,850 (£2,523) | £1,076 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,086 (£1,847) | £888 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (£208) | £160 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,622 (£1,436) | £1,509 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,246 (£1,104) | £976 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (£123) | £93 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (£51) | £27 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (£565) | £323 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (£171) | £100 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (£11) | £4.36 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (£22) | £11 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 29% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (£86) | £52 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (£104) | £61 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 (£113) | £56 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 (£28,324) | £14,339 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.90 (£1.68) | £1.43 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (£68) | £49 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 40 (£36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (£12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (£35) | £6.00 | + 486% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 (£95) | £60 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (£6) | £9 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (£4.68) | £1.25 | + 274% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (£4.26) | £2.21 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (£2.58) | £2.06 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (£3.53) | £1.68 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (£32) | £10 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lugano | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (£66) | £29 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (£28) | £18 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (£102) | £208 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (£108) | £50 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (£13) | £8 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.87 (£3.43) | £2.98 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 (£5.25) | £4.05 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 (£465) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (£0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 (£97) | £36 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £10 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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