- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Lausanne
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (C$26) | C$15 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$18) | C$9 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (C$14) | C$5.69 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (C$2.13) | C$2.17 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 4.80 (C$6) | C$4.84 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (C$5.35) | C$2.90 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (C$4.67) | C$4.00 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.05 (C$3.98) | C$3.31 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.70 (C$2.22) | C$3.07 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.83 (C$3.69) | C$2.51 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (C$3.27) | C$2.07 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,756 (C$3,596) | C$1,576 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,192 (C$2,860) | C$1,122 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (C$262) | C$109 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (C$1,717) | C$1,019 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,044 (C$1,362) | C$774 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 101 (C$131) | C$66 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 65 (C$84) | C$40 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 654 (C$853) | C$377 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 186 (C$243) | C$98 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$9 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (C$35) | C$23 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (C$135) | C$59 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 40 (C$52) | C$40 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 104 (C$135) | C$93 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (C$228) | C$92 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,500 (C$26,744) | C$22,749 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (C$1.98) | C$1.26 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (C$93) | C$65 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (C$43) | C$31 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$8 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (C$40) | C$20 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (C$130) | C$96 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.73 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (C$5.61) | C$3.09 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (C$5.05) | C$2.46 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (C$55) | C$19 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (C$92) | C$46 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (C$47) | C$26 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 117 (C$152) | C$101 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (C$130) | C$87 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$9 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.05 (C$5.28) | C$5.53 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 516 (C$673) | C$549 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (C$0.42) | C$1.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (C$121) | C$35 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 474 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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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$7,263
(CHF 5,567)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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