Valais vs Ticino: Cost of Living
Monthly costs for a single adult, mid-range lifestyle. Updated Jun 2026.
Valais
CHF 2’678/mo
Ticino
CHF 2’832/mo
| Cost | Valais | Ticino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR, city center) | CHF 1’200 | CHF 1’300 | −CHF 100 |
| Health insurance | CHF 340 | CHF 360 | −CHF 20 |
| Groceries | CHF 520 | CHF 540 | −CHF 20 |
| Eating out | CHF 318 | CHF 332 | −CHF 14 |
| Transport | CHF 80 | CHF 80 | — |
| Utilities | CHF 220 | CHF 220 | — |
| Total / month | CHF 2’678 | CHF 2’832 | CHF 154 |