Cost of living comparison between Lausanne (Switzerland) and Bilbao (Spain)
| Food | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | CHF 24 (€19.90) | €12.14 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13.20 (€10.99) | €6.56 | 68% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | CHF 11.56 (€9.62) | €3 | 221% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (€1.38) | €0.91 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 4.55 (€3.79) | €1.48 | 155% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.53 (€3.77) | €1.43 | 164% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9.56 (€7.96) | €5.50 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4 (€3.33) | €2.07 | 61% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.75 (€3.12) | €1.15 | 172% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.97 (€1.64) | €0.88 | 88% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13.31 (€11.08) | €10.50 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.46 (€2.88) | €1.42 | 103% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.58 (€2.15) | €1.04 | 107% |
| Housing | 50% | ||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | CHF 2,436 (€2,029) | €1,235 | 64% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 150 (€125) | €183 | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | CHF 54 (€45) | €36 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 781 (€650) | €813 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | CHF 210 (€175) | €105 | 67% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16.19 (€13.48) | €2.50 | 439% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (€21) | €11.25 | 85% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | CHF 133 (€110) | €121 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | CHF 58 (€48) | €36 | 33% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | CHF 132 (€110) | €95 | 16% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | CHF 172 (€143) | €130 | 10% |
| Transportation | 43% | ||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 39,800 (€33,139) | €25,800 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (€1.53) | €1.32 | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | CHF 69 (€58) | €35 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 97% | ||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | CHF 13 (€10.82) | €7 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.80 (€4.83) | €4.50 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 9.15 (€7.62) | €2.25 | 239% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.83 (€4.02) | €2.60 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.25 (€3.54) | €1.60 | 121% |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.33 (€3.61) | €1.95 | 85% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (€32) | €13 | 146% |
| Entertainment | 62% | ||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 66 (€55) | €33 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (€29) | €15.11 | 91% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 170 (€142) | €90 | 57% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | CHF 113 (€94) | €70 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15.50 (€12.91) | €7.63 | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (€3.54) | €1.43 | 148% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | CHF 5 (€4.16) | €2.08 | 100% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | CHF 177 (€147) | €113 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.80 (€0.67) | €0.34 | 98% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | CHF 95 (€79) | €48 | 67% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | CHF 6.17 (€5.13) | €4.27 | 20% |
| TOTAL | 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 534 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2012.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Bilbao (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,784
(CHF 5,746)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
€3,000
in Bilbao.