Cost of living in Locarno
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$22.81
CHF20.36
|
$22.81
-
$57.03
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$17.11
CHF15.27
|
$17.11
-
$20.53
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$4.37
CHF3.90
|
$3.42
-
$5.70
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$3.99
CHF3.56
|
$3.42
-
$4.56
|
Locarno - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.14
CHF2.80
|
$2.85
-
$5.93
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.35
CHF12.81
|
$12.55
-
$34.22
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.48
CHF5.78
|
$5.18
-
$7.77
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.35
CHF6.56
|
$5.94
-
$8.90
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$13.05
CHF11.65
|
$7.76
-
$14.49
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.49
CHF1.33
|
$0.90
-
$2.33
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.10
CHF0.98
|
$0.78
-
$2.59
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.30
CHF1.16
|
$0.56
-
$3.62
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.49
CHF3.11
|
$1.12
-
$4.09
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.23
CHF1.10
|
$0.72
-
$1.81
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.19
CHF1.06
|
$0.67
-
$2.07
|
Locarno - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.80
CHF6.96
|
$7.25
-
$8.63
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,408.50
CHF33,385.67
|
$37,408.50
-
$37,408.50
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$49.04
CHF43.77
|
$38.78
-
$57.03
|
Locarno - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$45.62
CHF40.71
|
$45.62
-
$74.13
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$180.69
CHF161.26
|
$139.54
-
$228.10
|
Locarno - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,708.69
CHF2,417.41
|
$2,281.01
-
$3,421.51
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,768.72
CHF17,642.83
|
$18,248.05
-
$20,529.06
|
Locarno - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.84
CHF6.11
|
$6.84
-
$10.26
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.13
CHF4.58
|
$5.13
-
$6.84
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.69
CHF8.65
|
$9.12
-
$12.55
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$19.39
CHF17.30
|
$19.39
-
$34.22
|
Locarno - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$114.05
CHF101.79
|
$114.05
-
$216.70
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$51.32
CHF45.80
|
$51.32
-
$228.10
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$108.35
CHF96.70
|
$85.54
-
$285.13
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.24
CHF81.43
|
$91.24
-
$570.25
|
Locarno - Cost of clothing
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