Lugano travel budget

Lugano: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lugano

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Lugano for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2821* (2520 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 194 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 6146* (5474 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 234 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 119 per person
  • $ 77 per person
  • $ 36 per person

Total budget:

$ 9725* (8652 CHF)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Lugano compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lugano in 2024 is 53% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Lugano in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Lugano by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lugano

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lugano is 48% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 29/person
($ 24 to $ 40)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 69/person
($ 40 to $ 91)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 21/person
($ 18 to $ 29)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.7 for 500ml
($ 5.7 to $ 8.5)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 11)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.6/can
($ 3.4 to $ 5.7)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.6/bottle
($ 2.8 to $ 5.7)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lugano

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lugano is 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 80 to $ 388)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 179/night
($ 82 to $ 361)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 67 to $ 751)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 260/night
($ 77 to $ 899)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 643/night
($ 276 to $ 1716)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 184/month
($ 91 to $ 463)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 328/month
($ 86 to $ 1043)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 305/month
($ 76 to $ 1209)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 145/month
($ 71 to $ 396)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 353/month
($ 92 to $ 1253)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Lugano

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lugano is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.1/500g
($ 3.4 to $ 6.6)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 5.6)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.5/12 eggs
($ 4 to $ 6.6)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 31/kg
($ 17 to $ 33)

153% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 8.9)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lugano

On average, the price of transport in Lugano is 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 2.9)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.5/km
($ 3.4 to $ 4.5)

167% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6.2
($ 5.7 to $ 24)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 80/24hrs
($ 50 to $ 136)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Lugano

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lugano is 103% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 18 to $ 24)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 58/hr
($ 39 to $ 80)

176% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lugano

On average, shopping budget in Lugano is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9/pack
($ 9 to $ 11)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 118
($ 69 to $ 159)

127% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 35 to $ 69)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
$ 961
(fair price: $ 728)
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
$ 1427
(fair price: $ 1194)
Los Angeles → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
$ 1183
(fair price: $ 922)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1472
(fair price: $ 1192)
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
$ 1014
(fair price: $ 866)
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
$ 267
(fair price: $ 205)



About this information on the cost of living in Lugano

The information about the cost of living in Lugano shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Lugano was updated on 12-11-2024.

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