Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$32) | C$20 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$10 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (C$12) | C$5.78 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.48 (C$1.97) | C$1.98 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$4.18 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (C$5.58) | C$3.17 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.77 (C$5.01) | C$4.24 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (C$3.45) | C$3.76 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.36 (C$4.46) | C$3.41 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.57 (C$3.42) | C$2.48 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.92 (C$3.88) | C$1.93 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,243 (C$2,980) | C$2,136 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,850 (C$2,459) | C$1,233 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 173 (C$230) | C$124 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,531 (C$2,034) | C$1,120 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,235 (C$1,641) | C$805 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 65 (C$87) | C$66 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 49 (C$65) | C$54 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 719 (C$955) | C$311 | + 207% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 163 (C$216) | C$97 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$10 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (C$42) | C$25 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (C$172) | C$60 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (C$73) | C$39 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (C$173) | C$98 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (C$223) | C$117 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,917 (C$34,434) | C$22,942 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (C$2.01) | C$1.40 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (C$109) | C$67 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (C$43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$8 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 33 (C$43) | C$22 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 96 (C$127) | C$77 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.15 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.63 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.26 (C$5.67) | C$3.16 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.39 (C$5.84) | C$2.46 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (C$50) | C$20 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 81 (C$108) | C$51 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (C$52) | C$27 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 148 (C$197) | C$135 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (C$150) | C$96 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$10 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.07 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 579 (C$769) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.47) | C$0.83 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (C$123) | C$37 | + 232% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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