Cost of living
Baar compared to Lucerne
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Overview comparison
BaarLucerne
Consumer prices in Baar are roughly 16% higher than in Lucerne.
Cost of living
| Item | Baar | Lucerne |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,399 | 2,896 |
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| Total with rent family | 9,528 | 8,524 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,322 | 1,509 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,033 | 4,494 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,134.19 | 1,413.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 5,390.44 | 2,913.94 |
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| Food person | 974 | 971 |
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| Food family | 2,375 | 2,731 |
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| Transport person | 127.68 | 123.81 |
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| Transport family | 289.77 | 342.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.93 years | 70.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Baar | Lucerne |
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| Lunch Menu | 28.37 | 28.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 132.57 | 151.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 20.82 | 18.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.64 | 8.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.14 | 4.71 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 5 | 4.79 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Baar | Lucerne |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,101.61 | 1,535.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,282.6 | 983.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 5,164.27 | 2,577.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,278.84 | 2,319.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 159.3 | 223.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 230.75 | 307.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.52 | 57.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Baar | Lucerne |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.64 | 2.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 21,402 | 14,946 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,464 | 9,671 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.58 | 4.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.96% | 103.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 38.1 | 37.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.42 | 2.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Baar | Lucerne |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.75 | 4.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.62 | 7.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 26.9 | 23.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 50.12 | 56.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 | 2.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Baar | Lucerne |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 152.88 | 69.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 27.58 | 21.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 166.38 | 150.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 42.85 | 40.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 132.5 | 109.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.25 | 165.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 3,177.61 | 2,687.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,145 | 24,129 |
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