- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Switzerland
- Copenhagen
- Lausanne
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Copenhagen (Denmark) and Lausanne (Switzerland)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 7% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | kr175 (CHF 29) | CHF 22 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr63 (CHF 10.43) | CHF 13.39 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | kr38 (CHF 6.29) | CHF 11.43 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr7.50 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.73 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | kr23 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 4.73 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr23 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 4.27 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr41 (CHF 6.85) | CHF 12.36 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17.42 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 3.90 | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | kr17.27 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 3.76 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | kr11.64 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 1.80 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr73 (CHF 12.25) | CHF 15.38 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr25 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 3 | 42% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12.78 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.81 | 24% |
| Housing | 20% | ||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 20% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | kr11,231 (CHF 1,872) | CHF 2,372 | 21% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr971 (CHF 162) | CHF 180 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | kr215 (CHF 36) | CHF 52 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr4,445 (CHF 741) | CHF 764 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | kr850 (CHF 142) | CHF 172 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr63 (CHF 10.50) | CHF 14.83 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr149 (CHF 25) | CHF 27 | 8% |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 5% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | kr817 (CHF 136) | CHF 135 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | kr363 (CHF 60) | CHF 63 | 5% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | kr678 (CHF 113) | CHF 127 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | kr831 (CHF 139) | CHF 152 | 9% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 12% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr310,485 (CHF 51,759) | CHF 35,508 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr12.54 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 1.91 | 9% |
| monthly ticket public transport | kr393 (CHF 65) | CHF 71 | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | kr169 (CHF 28) | CHF 36 | 21% |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 24% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | kr71 (CHF 11.84) | CHF 14.80 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr38 (CHF 6.36) | CHF 7.35 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr29 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 6.43 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 5.43 | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13.38 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 4.42 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17.10 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.41 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr214 (CHF 36) | CHF 38 | 6% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 23% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr328 (CHF 55) | CHF 67 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr176 (CHF 29) | CHF 36 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr797 (CHF 133) | CHF 124 | 7% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | kr644 (CHF 107) | CHF 109 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr83 (CHF 13.88) | CHF 14.17 | 2% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | kr38 (CHF 6.32) | CHF 4.23 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | kr36 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 5.43 | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr1,000 (CHF 167) | CHF 152 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.32 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.69 | 68% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | kr293 (CHF 49) | CHF 97 | 50% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | kr41 (CHF 6.78) | CHF 7.07 | 4% |
| TOTAL | 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,461 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 11% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,500
in Lausanne
you would need to make just about CHF 11,147
(kr66,868)
in Copenhagen.