- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Lausanne
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$26) | C$14 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$8 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$5.67 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (C$2.08) | C$2.40 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 4.80 (C$6) | C$4.13 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (C$5.23) | C$2.54 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (C$4.57) | C$3.55 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.05 (C$3.89) | C$3.02 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.70 (C$2.17) | C$2.26 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.83 (C$3.61) | C$2.18 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (C$3.20) | C$1.87 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,756 (C$3,517) | C$1,186 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,192 (C$2,797) | C$982 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (C$257) | C$104 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (C$1,680) | C$919 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,044 (C$1,332) | C$695 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 101 (C$128) | C$64 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 65 (C$82) | C$39 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 640 (C$817) | C$393 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 181 (C$231) | C$111 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$10 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$34) | C$25 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (C$132) | C$61 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 40 (C$51) | C$41 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 104 (C$132) | C$95 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (C$223) | C$87 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,500 (C$26,156) | C$23,851 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (C$1.94) | C$1.19 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (C$91) | C$47 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (C$42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (C$15) | C$7 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (C$38) | C$20 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (C$127) | C$85 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.45 (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (C$5.48) | C$3.16 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.88 (C$4.95) | C$2.53 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (C$51) | C$19 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (C$90) | C$45 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$46) | C$26 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 117 (C$149) | C$84 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$128) | C$89 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$9 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.05 (C$5.17) | C$5.72 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 490 (C$626) | C$850 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (C$0.41) | C$1.04 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (C$118) | C$34 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 448 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,861
(CHF 4,594)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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