Location comparison
Bellinzona vs Lugano
Taxes, health insurance & cost of living compared
What does living in Bellinzona cost compared to Lugano? An objective comparison of annual location costs for a reference profile – based on official data (FTA, FOPH, ElCom).
In short
In Lugano you pay around CHF 26,821/year, in Bellinzona CHF 27,400/year. Lugano is CHF 579/year cheaper.
Municipal average for a reference profile – for your address and income it can differ significantly.
| Metric | Bellinzona | Lugano |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax (reference CHF 100'000) | CHF 14,542 | CHF 13,479 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 740 | CHF 740 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,090 | CHF 1,131 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 27,400 | CHF 26,821 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 1,338 of 2,098 | Rank 1,215 of 2,098 |
Values are an honest approximation at the municipal level for a reference profile (couple without children, CHF 100'000 income). Address- and income-exact figures are in the report. Ubivo doesn't judge – the data shows the difference.
This is the municipal average – not your number.
Your taxes, health insurance and commute depend on address, income and household. Calculate them for your case – and compare two real addresses with all 64 location factors.