Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (kr211) | kr150 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (kr127) | kr85 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (kr87) | kr38 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (kr14) | kr14 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr62) | kr32 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (kr37) | kr20 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (kr85) | kr43 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (kr34) | kr17 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (kr20) | kr13 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (kr30) | kr9 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (kr141) | kr81 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (kr19) | kr20 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (kr22) | kr10 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,975 (kr23,863) | kr12,078 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (kr16,642) | kr10,088 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (kr1,632) | kr797 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (kr14,307) | kr8,998 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (kr11,162) | kr6,853 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (kr853) | kr621 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (kr364) | kr164 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (kr5,186) | kr2,390 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (kr1,283) | kr488 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (kr149) | kr43 | + 243% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (kr250) | kr230 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (kr989) | kr622 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (kr499) | kr294 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (kr1,255) | kr789 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (kr1,479) | kr1,009 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (kr251,978) | kr314,482 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (kr15) | kr15 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (kr564) | kr467 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (kr257) | kr408 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (kr152) | kr37 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (kr307) | kr82 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (kr886) | kr500 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (kr67) | kr37 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (kr32) | kr31 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (kr50) | kr18 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (kr23) | kr12 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (kr33) | kr17 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (kr366) | kr202 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lausanne | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (kr735) | kr297 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (kr320) | kr209 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (kr911) | kr455 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (kr903) | kr541 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (kr131) | kr77 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (kr40) | kr49 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (kr62) | kr42 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (kr5,679) | kr3,632 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (kr2.86) | kr0.88 | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (kr655) | kr211 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr70) | kr54 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 120 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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