Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland

Summary of cost of living in Lausanne

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CHF 6,312
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CHF 3,392
  • Lausanne is the 2nd cheapest city in Switzerl. (4 out of 5)
  • Cost of living in Lausanne is more expensive than in 94% of cities in Western Europe (5 out of 69)
  • Cost of living in Lausanne is more expensive than in 95% of cities in the World (10 out of 189)
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List of prices in Lausanne
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 26
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 16
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CHF 11
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.83
12 eggs, large CHF 9
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 4.64
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 11
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 4.72
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CHF 2.47
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 3.25
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 15
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 2.41
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CHF 2.56
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 2,771
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CHF 1,990
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 196
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CHF 1,850
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CHF 1,364
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CHF 90
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CHF 45
40” flat screen tv CHF 660
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 160
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CHF 18
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 31
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 123
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CHF 67
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 144
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 184
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CHF 28,154
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.86
Monthly ticket public transport CHF 76
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 32
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CHF 19
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CHF 38
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CHF 110
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CHF 8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 3.96
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 6
4 rolls of toilet paper CHF 2.90
Tube of toothpaste CHF 4.13
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 46
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 80
2 tickets to the movies CHF 40
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CHF 114
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CHF 107
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CHF 17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 5.04
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 708
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CHF 0.36
1 month of gym membership in business district CHF 79
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 72 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Lausanne position in our World Ranking

the world
10th
out of 189
western europe
5th
out of 69
switzerl.
4th
out of 5

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