Cost of Living Comparison Between Lugano and Tbilisi Cost of Living Comparison Between Lugano and Tbilisi

😐 Solo nomad: Lugano is 163.3% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 160.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lugano is 180.5% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 202.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$30.54 CHF 24.83
$10.75 ₾29.26
184.09%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$184 CHF 149
$43.26 ₾118
324.64%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$18.53 CHF 15.07
$8.45 ₾22.99
119.29%
Cappuccino
$4.24 CHF 3.45
$3.13 ₾8.5
35.46%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.7 CHF 3.82
$0.76 ₾2.07
518.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.06 CHF 3.3
$0.45 ₾1.23
802.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$7.18 CHF 5.84
$2.14 ₾5.83
235.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.59 CHF 6.17
$2.95 ₾8.02
157.29%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.26 CHF 1.84
$1.89 ₾5.15
19.58%
White Bread (500g)
$3.51 CHF 2.86
$0.68 ₾1.86
416.18%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.72 CHF 3.84
$1.85 ₾5.03
155.14%
Eggs
$6.69 CHF 5.44
$2.55 ₾6.95
162.35%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$27.42 CHF 22.29
$7.79 ₾21.19
251.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$37.36 CHF 30.38
$6.5 ₾17.69
474.77%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$47.43 CHF 38.56
$9.64 ₾26.22
392.01%
Apples (1kg)
$3.23 CHF 2.63
$1.21 ₾3.28
166.94%
Banana (1kg)
$2.02 CHF 1.64
$1.59 ₾4.33
27.04%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.51 CHF 2.04
$1.78 ₾4.85
41.01%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.37 CHF 6
$2.32 ₾6.3
217.67%
Potato (1kg)
$2.19 CHF 1.78
$0.71 ₾1.94
208.45%
Onion (1kg)
$2.26 CHF 1.84
$0.68 ₾1.85
232.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.56 CHF 2.08
$1.24 ₾3.37
106.45%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.3 CHF 1.05
$0.71 ₾1.92
83.10%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.78 CHF 8.76
$2.93 ₾7.97
267.92%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.91 CHF 8.87
$7.34 ₾19.96
48.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.66 CHF 2.16
$1.55 ₾4.21
71.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.19 CHF 3.4
$2.23 ₾6.08
87.89%
🚌 Getting Around
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.26 CHF 2.65
$0.36 ₾0.98
805.56%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$86.8 CHF 70.5
$14.67 ₾39.91
491.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.6 CHF 5.37
$1.5 ₾4.07
340.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.47 CHF 3.64
$0.72 ₾1.97
520.83%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$60.9 CHF 49.49
$7.09 ₾19.3
758.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.21 CHF 1.8
$1.14 ₾3.09
93.86%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.8K CHF 32.3K
$18.4K ₾50.1K
116.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.9K CHF 30.8K
$20.4K ₾55.6K
85.59%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$203 CHF 165
$74 ₾201
173.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$73.2 CHF 59.5
$11.72 ₾31.89
524.32%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$55.1 CHF 44.78
$17.76 ₾48.31
210.08%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$111 CHF 90
$61.7 ₾168
79.48%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$62 CHF 50.4
$16.27 ₾44.26
280.82%
Cinema Ticket
$18.76 CHF 15.25
$6.48 ₾17.62
189.51%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,245 CHF 1,012
$267 ₾727
365.89%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$35.5K CHF 28.8K
$5,107 ₾13.9K
594.49%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$126 CHF 103
$77.4 ₾211
63.16%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.68 CHF 38.77
$43.57 ₾119
9.43%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$133 CHF 108
$119 ₾325
11.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$151 CHF 123
$112 ₾305
34.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,648 CHF 1,340
$696 ₾1,895
136.64%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,256 CHF 1,021
$468 ₾1,273
168.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,885 CHF 2,345
$1,351 ₾3,675
113.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,649 CHF 2,154
$779 ₾2,119
240.17%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$17.6K CHF 14.3K
$2,244 ₾6,104
682.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$18.8K CHF 15.3K
$1,354 ₾3,683
1285.92%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$7,350 CHF 5,976
$606 ₾1,650
1111.89%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.5
11.89
-78.97%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Lugano: October 28, 2025

Last update for Tbilisi: October 27, 2025

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