Cost of living
Lugano compared to Ticino
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Overview comparison
LuganoTicino
Consumer prices in Lugano are roughly 55% higher than in Ticino.
Cost of living
| Item | Lugano | Ticino |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,268 | 1,662 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,382 | 3,124 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,250 | 816 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,190 | 2,352 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,506.63 | 858.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,113.73 | 1,287.93 |
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| Food person | 1,062 | 468 |
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| Food family | 2,560 | 1,555 |
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| Transport person | 92.33 | 91.42 |
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| Transport family | 253.59 | 263.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.73 years | 84.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lugano | Ticino |
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| Lunch Menu | 30.72 | 16.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 99.23 | 72.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 18.75 | 9.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.87 | 5 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.41 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.2 | 2.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lugano | Ticino |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,339.31 | 788.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,092.36 | 437.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,370.18 | 1,619.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,380.61 | 834.46 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 200.52 | 116.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 266.53 | 198.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.79 | 26.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lugano | Ticino |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.88 | 3.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,459 | 4,099 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 10,292 | 2,014 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.54 | 2.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.97% | 40.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 42.85 | 23.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lugano | Ticino |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.46 | 1.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.76 | 1.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.41 | 4.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.41 | 15.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 33.14 | 12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 48.78 | 16.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 | 1.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Lugano | Ticino |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 107.65 | 48.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 21.03 | 9.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.53 | 84.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 38.18 | 14.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 136.55 | 84.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 147.49 | 92.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,186.66 | 627.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,343 | 9,152 |
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