Cost of living in Lugano is 49% higher than in Esbjerg (without rent).
Rent in Lugano is 101% more expensive than in Esbjerg.
Cost of living including rent in Lugano is 74% higher than in Esbjerg.
Food in Lugano is 55% more expensive than in Esbjerg.
Transport in Lugano is 14% more expensive than in Esbjerg.
| Lugano | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lugano | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
27.3 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.3 $ | 105 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 20 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.26 $ | 5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.89 $ | 4.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.99 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.19 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.3 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.5 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 47.7 $ | 9.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.7 $ | 9.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.04 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.9 $ | 90 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 38.9 $ | 29.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 71.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 18.5 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.72 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.42 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.72 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
268 $ | 284 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.3 $ | 42.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,244 $ | 448 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,388 $ | 924 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,515 $ | 904 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,173 $ | 1,163 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,430 $ | 2,686 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 12,937 $ | 1,982 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,275 $ | 5,046 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.51 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 132 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18.7 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Haircut | 34.4 $ | 27.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 139 $ | 74.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 121 $ | 91.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,244 $ | 473 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,830 $ | 8,427 $ |