Cost of living
Uster compared to Lugano
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Uster are roughly 5% higher than in Lugano.
Cost of living
| Item | Uster | Lugano |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,255 | 3,268 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,581 | 7,382 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,503 | 1,250 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,599 | 3,190 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,672.68 | 1,506.63 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,081.7 | 3,113.73 |
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| Food person | 948 | 1,062 |
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| Food family | 2,540 | 2,560 |
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| Transport person | 101.42 | 92.33 |
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| Transport family | 326.61 | 253.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.49 years | 67.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Uster | Lugano |
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| Lunch Menu | 28.89 | 30.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 110.7 | 99.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.44 | 18.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.03 | 7.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.52 | 3.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.78 | 4.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Uster | Lugano |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,854.05 | 1,339.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,292.97 | 1,092.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,936.61 | 3,370.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,334.77 | 2,380.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.79 | 200.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 231.68 | 266.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.06 | 59.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Uster | Lugano |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.19 | 2.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,540 | 11,459 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,211 | 10,292 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.73 | 2.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 93.6% | 69.97% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 43.59 | 42.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.96 | 1.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Uster | Lugano |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 | 2.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.41 | 3.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.34 | 6.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 21.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 34.14 | 33.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 41.66 | 48.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 2.16 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Uster | Lugano |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 72.44 | 107.65 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 22.17 | 21.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.3 | 133.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 45.86 | 38.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 103.19 | 136.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 149.36 | 147.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 3,411.94 | 1,186.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,598 | 15,343 |
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