Cost of Living in Lugano
Summary of cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 24,696.6zł (5,413.9Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 6,643.1zł (1,456.3Fr.), excluding rent.
- Lugano is 25.4% more expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lugano is, on average, 32.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 114.04 zł | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 547.41 zł | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 68.43 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 27.37 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 27.37 zł | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 15.81 zł | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 17.87 zł | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.21 zł | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 31.95 zł | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 11.85 zł | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 8.04 zł | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 25.50 zł | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 45.52 zł | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 61.82 zł | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 80.02 zł | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.29 zł | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.32 zł | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.31 zł | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 12.49 zł | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.75 zł | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.83 zł | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 9.64 zł | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.71 zł | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 38.77 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 9.66 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.21 zł | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.37 zł | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 11.86 zł | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 327.68 zł | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 25.09 zł | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 29.37 zł | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 228.09 zł | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 30.59 zł | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 149,624.15 zł | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 138,904.13 zł | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 752.68 zł | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 270.51 zł | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 201.37 zł | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 468.53 zł | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 229.91 zł | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 68.43 zł | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,561.71 zł | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 102,638.52 zł | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 459.97 zł | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 176.77 zł | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 494.19 zł | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 558.81 zł | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,196.33 zł | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,637.74 zł | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 10,491.94 zł | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,746.86 zł | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,131.99 zł | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,661.73 zł | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,204.02 zł | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.50 |
Prices in Lugano
This city had 266 entries in the past 12 months by 41 different contributors.
Last update: 19 April 2025
Last update: 19 April 2025
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