Cost of living
Lugano compared to Emmen (Switzerland)
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Overview comparison
LuganoEmmen (Switzerland)
Consumer prices in Emmen (Switzerland) are roughly 18% higher than in Lugano.
Cost of living
| Item | Lugano | Emmen (Switzerland) |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,268 | 3,228 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,382 | 7,079 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,250 | 1,405 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,190 | 4,584 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,506.63 | 1,781.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,113.73 | 2,941.5 |
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| Food person | 1,062 | 785 |
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| Food family | 2,560 | 2,685 |
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| Transport person | 92.33 | 95.86 |
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| Transport family | 253.59 | 288.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.73 years | 66.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lugano | Emmen (Switzerland) |
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| Lunch Menu | 30.72 | 25.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 99.23 | 105.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 18.75 | 20.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.87 | 11.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.41 | 4.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.2 | 4.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lugano | Emmen (Switzerland) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,339.31 | 1,530.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,092.36 | 1,314.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,370.18 | 2,811.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,380.61 | 2,926.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 200.52 | 171.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 266.53 | 307.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.79 | 48.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lugano | Emmen (Switzerland) |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.88 | 2.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,459 | 19,149 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 10,292 | 11,407 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.54 | 4.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.97% | 106.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 42.85 | 39.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 1.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lugano | Emmen (Switzerland) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.46 | 2.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.76 | 3.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.41 | 6.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.41 | 20.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 33.14 | 25.32 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 48.78 | 45.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 | 1.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.74 |
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Other
| Item | Lugano | Emmen (Switzerland) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 107.65 | 78.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 21.03 | 19.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.53 | 114.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 38.18 | 48.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 136.55 | 98.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 147.49 | 131.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,186.66 | 2,898.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,343 | 18,108 |
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