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

😐 Solo nomad: Lugano is 164.2% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 167.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lugano is 180.4% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 206.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$30.61 CHF 23.85
$10.78 ₾29.42
183.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$181 CHF 141
$44.69 ₾122
305.33%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$18.58 CHF 14.47
$8.27 ₾22.59
124.67%
Cappuccino
$4.48 CHF 3.49
$3.09 ₾8.43
44.98%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.75 CHF 3.70
$0.75 ₾2.05
533.33%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.02 CHF 3.13
$0.45 ₾1.23
793.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$7.53 CHF 5.87
$2.25 ₾6.15
234.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.26 CHF 5.65
$2.99 ₾8.17
142.81%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.25 CHF 1.76
$1.90 ₾5.18
18.42%
White Bread (500g)
$3.48 CHF 2.71
$0.67 ₾1.82
419.40%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.91 CHF 3.82
$1.89 ₾5.16
159.79%
Eggs
$6.97 CHF 5.43
$2.57 ₾7.00
171.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$26.82 CHF 20.89
$7.59 ₾20.71
253.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$36.39 CHF 28.35
$6.13 ₾16.75
493.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$46.96 CHF 36.59
$9.31 ₾25.42
404.40%
Apples (1kg)
$3.14 CHF 2.44
$1.18 ₾3.22
166.10%
Banana (1kg)
$1.97 CHF 1.53
$1.64 ₾4.48
20.12%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.60 CHF 2.02
$1.87 ₾5.10
39.04%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.60 CHF 5.92
$2.23 ₾6.08
240.81%
Potato (1kg)
$2.28 CHF 1.78
$0.65 ₾1.77
250.77%
Onion (1kg)
$2.22 CHF 1.73
$0.63 ₾1.73
252.38%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.58 CHF 2.01
$1.22 ₾3.34
111.48%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 CHF 0.96
$0.70 ₾1.92
77.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.80 CHF 8.41
$2.92 ₾7.96
269.86%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.06 CHF 10.18
$7.36 ₾20.10
77.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.65 CHF 2.06
$1.59 ₾4.35
66.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.15 CHF 3.24
$2.28 ₾6.23
82.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.15 CHF 2.46
$0.38 ₾1.04
728.95%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$87.7 CHF 68.3
$14.72 ₾40.19
495.92%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.79 CHF 5.29
$1.48 ₾4.04
358.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.40 CHF 3.43
$0.69 ₾1.89
537.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$62.1 CHF 48.39
$7.25 ₾19.80
756.83%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.14 CHF 1.67
$1.15 ₾3.14
86.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$40.3K CHF 31.4K
$18.3K ₾50.0K
119.64%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.7K CHF 29.4K
$20.0K ₾54.7K
88.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$203 CHF 158
$72.9 ₾199
178.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$71.9 CHF 56.0
$11.93 ₾32.57
502.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$53.8 CHF 41.87
$17.58 ₾47.98
205.75%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$107 CHF 83.3
$60.4 ₾165
76.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$62.7 CHF 48.81
$16.40 ₾44.78
282.07%
Cinema Ticket
$18.33 CHF 14.28
$6.54 ₾17.85
180.28%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,230 CHF 958
$263 ₾717
368.43%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$35.5K CHF 27.7K
$5,200 ₾14.2K
583.40%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$123 CHF 95.9
$76.4 ₾209
61.11%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.97 CHF 37.37
$44.39 ₾121
8.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$133 CHF 103
$119 ₾325
11.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$152 CHF 118
$114 ₾312
33.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,686 CHF 1,314
$707 ₾1,931
138.43%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,249 CHF 973
$457 ₾1,246
173.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,789 CHF 2,173
$1,329 ₾3,629
109.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,654 CHF 2,067
$778 ₾2,124
241.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$17.7K CHF 13.8K
$2,457 ₾6,707
619.73%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$13.3K CHF 10.4K
$1,432 ₾3,908
831.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lugano
Tbilisi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$6,824 CHF 5,316
$647 ₾1,767
954.46%
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: February 28, 2026

Last update for Tbilisi: March 3, 2026

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