Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lugano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.61 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 5.99) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 3.63 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 2.30 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.64 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.18 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.89 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,457 (CHF 2,286) | CHF 2,786 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,611 (CHF 1,499) | CHF 1,967 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (CHF 217) | CHF 235 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,340 (CHF 1,246) | CHF 1,603 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €933 (CHF 868) | CHF 1,209 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (CHF 160) | CHF 139 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 58 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (CHF 464) | CHF 638 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 90) | CHF 194 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 16 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 79) | CHF 98 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 33) | CHF 34 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 83) | CHF 117 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (CHF 124) | CHF 128 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 (CHF 31,777) | CHF 31,992 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.77 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (CHF 45) | CHF 60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (CHF 22) | CHF 24 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 59% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 40 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (CHF 52) | CHF 107 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.80 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.29 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 4.81 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.91 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 3.99 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 21) | CHF 36 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 43% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lugano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (CHF 43) | CHF 75 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (CHF 23) | CHF 32 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (CHF 129) | CHF 115 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (CHF 59) | CHF 122 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 14 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 3.91 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 5.93 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €805 (CHF 749) | CHF 525 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.33 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 33) | CHF 109 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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