Cost of living in Lugano is very similar to Biel/Bienne (without rent).
Rent in Lugano is 20% more expensive than in Biel/Bienne.
Cost of living including rent in Lugano is 10% higher than in Biel/Bienne.
Food in Lugano is 2% more expensive than in Biel/Bienne.
Transport in Lugano is 16% cheaper than in Biel/Bienne.
| Lugano | Biel/Bienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lugano | Biel/Bienne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
27.3 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.3 $ | 119 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 20 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.26 $ | 5.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.89 $ | 4.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.99 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.19 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.3 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.5 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 47.7 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.7 $ | 10.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.04 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.9 $ | 107 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 38.9 $ | 46.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 133 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 18.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.72 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.42 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.72 $ | 3.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 160 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
268 $ | 245 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.3 $ | 56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,244 $ | 1,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,388 $ | 1,538 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,515 $ | 1,272 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,173 $ | 2,145 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,430 $ | 12,245 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 12,937 $ | 10,043 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,275 $ | 6,277 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.51 % | 2.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 132 $ | 111 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18.7 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Haircut | 34.4 $ | 41.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 139 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 121 $ | 119 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,244 $ | 2,805 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,830 $ | 22,949 $ |