- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Lausanne
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$27) | C$14 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$8 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (C$14) | C$6 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (C$2.16) | C$2.38 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 4.80 (C$6) | C$4.08 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (C$5.44) | C$2.62 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (C$4.75) | C$3.73 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.05 (C$4.05) | C$2.90 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.70 (C$2.26) | C$2.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.82 (C$3.74) | C$2.31 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (C$3.33) | C$1.76 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 131% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,756 (C$3,657) | C$1,186 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,192 (C$2,909) | C$982 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (C$267) | C$117 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (C$1,747) | C$919 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,044 (C$1,385) | C$695 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 101 (C$133) | C$64 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 65 (C$86) | C$39 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 644 (C$854) | C$392 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 174 (C$231) | C$111 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (C$23) | C$10 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$35) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (C$138) | C$61 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 40 (C$53) | C$41 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 104 (C$138) | C$95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (C$232) | C$87 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,500 (C$27,197) | C$22,684 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (C$2.02) | C$1.19 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (C$94) | C$47 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (C$44) | - | - | |
| 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$16) | C$8 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (C$39) | C$20 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (C$132) | C$85 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.45 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (C$5.70) | C$3.21 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.88 (C$5.15) | C$2.46 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (C$53) | C$19 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (C$93) | C$43 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$48) | C$27 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 117 (C$155) | C$84 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$22) | C$9 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.05 (C$5.37) | C$5.44 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 176 (C$233) | C$141 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (C$0.42) | C$2.00 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (C$123) | C$34 | + 261% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,357
(CHF 4,038)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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