Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (£24) | £13 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (£15) | £6 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (£10) | £3.87 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (£1.64) | £1.20 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£7) | £3.27 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (£4.28) | £2.36 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£10) | £5.27 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (£3.95) | £2.35 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (£2.35) | £1.03 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (£3.41) | £2.83 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (£16) | £9 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (£2.22) | £1.79 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (£2.55) | £1.34 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,975 (£2,745) | £953 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (£1,915) | £1,073 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (£188) | £297 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (£1,646) | £702 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (£1,284) | £544 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (£98) | £125 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (£42) | £25 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (£597) | £418 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (£148) | £129 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (£17) | £7 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (£29) | £13 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (£114) | £69 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (£57) | £37 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (£144) | £99 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (£170) | £52 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (£28,989) | £17,412 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (£1.69) | £1.52 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (£65) | £65 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (£30) | £18 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (£17) | £2.31 | + 656% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (£35) | £4.96 | + 612% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (£102) | £94 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (£8) | £2.68 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (£3.65) | £1.57 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (£5.73) | £4.18 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (£2.68) | £2.17 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (£3.81) | £1.68 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (£42) | £13 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (£85) | £61 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (£37) | £15 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (£105) | £83 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (£104) | £72 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (£15) | £7 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (£4.65) | £3.57 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (£7) | £4.42 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (£653) | £502 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (£0.33) | £0.09 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (£75) | £50 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (£8) | £11 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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