Cost of living
Lugano compared to Obwalden
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Overview comparison
LuganoObwalden
Consumer prices in Obwalden are roughly 14% higher than in Lugano.
Cost of living
| Item | Lugano | Obwalden |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,268 | 2,376 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,382 | 8,064 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,250 | 1,060 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,190 | 3,582 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,506.63 | 1,293.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,113.73 | 2,962.51 |
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| Food person | 1,062 | 1,078 |
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| Food family | 2,560 | 2,327 |
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| Transport person | 92.33 | 117.6 |
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| Transport family | 253.59 | 266.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.73 years | 69.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lugano | Obwalden |
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| Lunch Menu | 30.72 | 29.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 99.23 | 124.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 18.75 | 15.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.87 | 9.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.41 | 5.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.2 | 4.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lugano | Obwalden |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,339.31 | 1,633.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,092.36 | 1,225.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,370.18 | 2,915.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,380.61 | 2,905.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 200.52 | 213.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 266.53 | 294.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.79 | 57.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lugano | Obwalden |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.88 | 2.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,459 | 16,365 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 10,292 | 11,155 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.54 | 5.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.97% | 105.97% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 42.85 | 30.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 2.66 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lugano | Obwalden |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.46 | 1.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.76 | 4.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.41 | 8.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.41 | 19.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 33.14 | 29.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 48.78 | 47.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 | 2.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 1.09 |
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Other
| Item | Lugano | Obwalden |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 107.65 | 69.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 21.03 | 20.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.53 | 143.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 38.18 | 40.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 136.55 | 116.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 147.49 | 185.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,186.66 | 2,777.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,343 | 18,695 |
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