Cost of living in Kolin is 65% lower than in Lugano (without rent).
Rent in Kolin is 53% cheaper than in Lugano.
Cost of living including rent in Kolin is 58% lower than in Lugano.
Food in Kolin is 68% cheaper than in Lugano.
Transport in Kolin is 66% cheaper than in Lugano.
| Kolin | Lugano | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kolin | Lugano | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.4 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.72 $ | 20 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 7 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.58 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 4.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 7.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.63 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.99 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.71 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.17 $ | 9.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.3 $ | 86.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.63 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12 $ | 38.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 42.5 $ | 126 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.48 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.05 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 4.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 174 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
231 $ | 268 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22 $ | 60.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 522 $ | 1,244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 907 $ | 2,388 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 634 $ | 1,515 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,145 $ | 3,173 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,618 $ | 11,430 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,701 $ | 12,937 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,394 $ | 6,275 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.76 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.5 $ | 132 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.69 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Haircut | 11.5 $ | 34.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.1 $ | 139 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.1 $ | 121 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 325 $ | 1,244 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,166 $ | 17,830 $ |