Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 97% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (C$45) | C$23 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$27) | C$13 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$19) | C$6 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (C$3.03) | C$2.41 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$13) | C$4.70 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (C$8) | C$3.95 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$18) | C$11 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (C$4.35) | C$3.95 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (C$6) | C$3.50 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (C$30) | C$20 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (C$4.11) | C$2.68 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (C$4.71) | C$2.16 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 110% 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 2,975 (C$5,070) | C$2,300 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (C$3,536) | C$1,599 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (C$347) | C$120 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (C$3,040) | C$1,347 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (C$2,371) | C$985 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (C$181) | C$69 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$77) | C$60 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (C$1,102) | C$311 | + 254% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (C$273) | C$140 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (C$32) | C$10 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (C$53) | C$26 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 172% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (C$210) | C$70 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (C$106) | C$41 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (C$267) | C$105 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (C$314) | C$120 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 92% 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 31,413 (C$53,537) | C$24,609 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (C$3.12) | C$1.69 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (C$120) | C$60 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (C$55) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 155% 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 19 (C$32) | C$8 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (C$65) | C$22 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (C$188) | C$77 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$14) | C$6 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$11) | C$4.59 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (C$4.95) | C$3.11 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (C$78) | C$22 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (C$156) | C$61 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (C$68) | C$27 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (C$194) | C$118 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (C$192) | C$97 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$28) | C$12 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (C$9) | C$4.71 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (C$13) | C$7 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (C$1,207) | C$647 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.61) | C$0.24 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (C$139) | C$38 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$15) | C$13 | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 109 prices entered by 14 different people.
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