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Como vs Lugano

IT Italy CH Switzerland

Como, Italy compared with Lugano, Switzerland: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IT Como CH Lugano
Country Italy Switzerland
Nomad score 6.1 / 10 6.1 / 10
Cost of living $3,277 / mo $7,230 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 14° / 11°C 12° / 10°C
Air quality (AQI) 101 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 62 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IT Como CH Lugano
Average high 18.4°C 18.1°C
Average low 10.6°C 9.8°C
Precipitation 127 mm / mo 150 mm / mo
Sunshine 272 h / mo 269 h / mo
Humidity 74% 71%
Rain days 10.1 / mo 11.2 / mo
Wind speed 10.5 km/h 7.9 km/h

IT Como · average high by month

CH Lugano · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IT Como CH Lugano
US AQI 101 62
PM2.5 25.6 µg/m³ 8.2 µg/m³
PM10 26.6 µg/m³ 9.4 µg/m³
Ozone 21 µg/m³ 33 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IT Como CH Lugano
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.0 8.6
Local Payment Services 7.4 8.6
Startup Scene 3.8 6.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IT Como CH Lugano
Air Conditioning 5.7 5.4
Green Spaces 7.4 8.1
Natural Disaster Risk 6.0 7.9
Noise Pollution 5.8 7.1
Seasonal Variety 7.5 7.0
Weather 6.3 7.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IT Como CH Lugano
Mobile Network Coverage 8.4 9.1
Power Grid Reliability 8.8 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 5.3 7.2
VPN Reliability 8.7 9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IT Como CH Lugano
Accommodation Cost 4.3 1.1
Cost of Living 4.6 1.0
Currency Stability 8.8 9.8
Entertainment Cost 4.8 2.2
Food & Groceries 4.6 1.6
Gym Membership Cost 4.7 2.4
Transportation Cost 6.8 2.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IT Como CH Lugano
Culture 7.7 7.3
Indoors Fun 5.4 6.6
Language Learning Opportunities 5.4 6.4
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 7.5
Nightlife 4.5 5.8
Outdoors & Nature 8.9 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IT Como CH Lugano
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.7 4.0
Nomad Friendly 5.8 6.7
Online Community Presence 3.5 4.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IT Como CH Lugano
Cafes with WiFi 6.7 7.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.3 6.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.1 6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.5 4.0
Internet Speed 7.4 9.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 8.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IT Como CH Lugano
Fitness Facilities 6.2 7.3
Food Scene 7.6 7.6
Healthy Food Options 6.8 7.6
Yoga Studios 5.6 6.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IT Como CH Lugano
Healthcare 7.5 6.0
Healthcare Affordability 6.6 2.8
Healthcare Quality 8.2 9.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IT Como CH Lugano
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.0 1.2
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 5.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.1 4.3
Freedom of Speech 6.5 8.9
Political Stability 6.3 9.5
Tax Friendliness 4.8 5.1
Visa Ease 6.8 4.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IT Como CH Lugano
Air Quality 6.0 8.3
Cleanliness 7.6 8.9
Environmental Quality 7.2 8.7
Family Friendly 7.4 8.1
Language Barrier 5.9 6.0
Work-Life Balance 8.1 8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IT Como CH Lugano
Female Friendly 7.4 8.9
Racial Tolerance 6.5 7.9
Safety 7.6 9.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IT Como CH Lugano
Airport Connectivity 6.8 5.7
Cycling 4.8 4.3
Intercity Travel Options 6.8 8.4
Public Transit 6.5 8.3
Ride-sharing Services 4.5 5.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.9 5.3
Walkability 7.5 7.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IT Como CH Lugano
Coworking Quality 5.9 7.1
Freelance Ecosystem 4.8 5.4
Networking Opportunities 4.8 4.8
Remote Job Opportunities 4.5 5.8
Time Zone Favorability 7.6 8.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IT Como CH Lugano
Jeans $34 per pair $140 per pair
Summer Dress $34 per dress $76 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $171 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IT Como CH Lugano
Dining Out $123 per month $381 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IT Como CH Lugano
Cinema Ticket $7.30 per ticket $25 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IT Como CH Lugano
Coffee $1.91 per cup $5.71 per cup
Beer $7.99 per pint $8.88 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13 per meal $32 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $20 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $91 per meal $152 per meal
Apples $1.93 per kg $4.06 per kg
Bread $2.91 per loaf $3.93 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.58 per bottle $1.52 per bottle
Milk $2.04 per liter $2.22 per liter
Rice $3.12 per kg $3.68 per kg
Chicken Fillets $14 per kg $36 per kg
Beef $25 per kg $66 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.19 per bottle $23 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IT Como CH Lugano
Groceries $308 per month $698 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IT Como CH Lugano
Health Insurance — $482 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IT Como CH Lugano
Doctor Visit (GP) $68 per visit $165 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.95 per purchase $19 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IT Como CH Lugano
Apartment (1 bedroom) $739 per month $2,220 per month
Housing $739 per month $1,839 per month
Coworking Space $212 per month $482 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,571 per month $4,059 per month
Coliving Space $842 per month $1,776 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IT Como CH Lugano
Internet & Mobile $37 per month $95 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IT Como CH Lugano
Leisure Activities $84 per month $190 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IT Como CH Lugano
Haircut $28 per visit $57 per visit
Laundry $0.84 per kg $15 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IT Como CH Lugano
Mobile Plan $11 per month $57 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $26 per month $70 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $22 one-time $25 one-time
Gym Membership $56 per month $108 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $38 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IT Como CH Lugano
Taxi Start $4.60 per trip $11 per trip
Transportation $69 per month $117 per month
Taxi per km $1.48 per km $5.33 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $82 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $33 per trip
Gasoline $2.07 per liter $2.47 per liter
Scooter Rental $17 per month $19 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IT Como CH Lugano
Utilities $139 per month $266 per month
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