Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (C$29) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$5.84 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (C$2.13) | C$1.85 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$4.50 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.53 (C$6) | C$3.04 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.05 (C$5.46) | C$4.24 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.98 (C$4.03) | C$3.76 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.66 (C$2.24) | C$3.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$18 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (C$3.53) | C$2.48 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.04 (C$4.11) | C$1.93 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,600 (C$3,512) | C$2,136 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,981 (C$2,676) | C$1,241 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 170 (C$230) | C$133 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,507 (C$2,035) | C$1,120 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,152 (C$1,556) | C$806 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 93 (C$125) | C$66 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 57 (C$77) | C$50 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 646 (C$872) | C$322 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 194 (C$262) | C$96 | + 172% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (C$24) | C$10 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (C$37) | C$25 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (C$140) | C$61 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 43 (C$58) | C$38 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 114 (C$154) | C$96 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (C$237) | C$112 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,735 (C$34,759) | C$22,935 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.67 (C$2.26) | C$1.39 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (C$103) | C$67 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (C$45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$8 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (C$44) | C$22 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (C$131) | C$77 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$3.78 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.44 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.85 (C$5.20) | C$3.11 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.00 (C$5.41) | C$2.46 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (C$53) | C$20 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (C$101) | C$50 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (C$54) | C$27 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (C$180) | C$117 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (C$148) | C$94 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$9 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.45 (C$6) | C$5.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 533 (C$720) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (C$0.47) | C$0.83 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (C$124) | C$36 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 248 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,342 (CHF 6,917) in Lausanne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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