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Cost of living in Luzern

Typical monthly rent by home size, health insurance premium and child allowance — with how this canton compares to the rest of Switzerland.

Typical monthly rent

Studio
CHF 900
3 rooms
CHF 1'500
4 rooms
CHF 1'800
5 rooms
CHF 2'200

vs. Swiss average

3-room rent rank (1 = most affordable)
19 / 26
3 rooms vs. Swiss average
+4%
Adult health premium / month
CHF 440 (-6%)
Minimum child allowance / month
CHF 215

Cantons with similar rents

All 26 cantons

Sources

Rounded cantonal medians and averages for planning, last checked 2026-01. Actual prices vary by commune, building and insurer; taxes are not included.