Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 192% | |||
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| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 192% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lugano | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (Q250) | Q40 | + 521% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Q134) | Q35 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Q101) | Q22 | + 371% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (Q15) | Q13 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (Q59) | Q14 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (Q38) | Q8 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Q105) | Q22 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.63 (Q33) | Q20 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (Q21) | Q11 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.64 (Q15) | Q17 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Q134) | Q100 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.18 (Q20) | Q15 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.89 (Q27) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lugano | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,786 (Q25,557) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,967 (Q18,045) | Q2,700 | + 568% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 235 (Q2,156) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,569 (Q14,393) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,246 (Q11,434) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (Q1,278) | Q1,500 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (Q531) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (Q5,851) | Q2,342 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (Q1,775) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Q144) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (Q227) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Lugano | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (Q895) | Q500 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 34 (Q315) | Q499 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (Q1,077) | Q895 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 128 (Q1,173) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lugano | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,992 (Q293,461) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (Q16) | Q10 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (Q702) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 24 (Q224) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lugano | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (Q125) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 40 (Q365) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 107 (Q984) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (Q59) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.29 (Q49) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.81 (Q44) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (Q27) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (Q37) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (Q331) | Q60 | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lugano | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (Q684) | Q150 | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (Q294) | Q85 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 115 (Q1,052) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (Q1,120) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (Q130) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.91 (Q36) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.93 (Q54) | Q10 | + 444% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 525 (Q4,818) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (Q3.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 109 (Q1,001) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Q74) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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