Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 ($28) | $16 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($16) | $10 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 ($13) | $7 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 ($1.95) | $0.95 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($9) | $3.45 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.43 ($4.89) | $5.72 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($11) | $7 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 ($4.72) | $3.49 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.23 ($2.45) | $1.25 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.46 ($2.71) | $3.27 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 ($14) | $22 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 ($2.66) | $1.78 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.49 ($2.75) | $1.90 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,771 ($3,055) | $1,817 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,051 ($2,261) | $1,410 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 196 ($216) | $138 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,860 ($2,050) | $1,056 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,364 ($1,503) | $774 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 ($100) | $142 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 ($50) | $53 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 ($728) | $377 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 ($176) | $124 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 ($20) | $16 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 ($34) | $18 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 ($136) | $55 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 ($73) | $61 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 ($168) | $82 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 ($228) | $136 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 ($31,032) | $26,589 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 ($2.06) | $0.85 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 ($88) | $31 | + 187% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 ($35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 ($21) | $9 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 ($42) | $20 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 ($112) | $139 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 ($5.06) | $3.40 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 ($6) | $4.26 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 ($3.20) | $4.85 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 ($4.18) | $1.56 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 ($50) | $20 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lausanne | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 ($82) | $52 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 ($43) | $28 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 ($161) | $142 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 ($123) | $75 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($19) | $8 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 ($5.55) | $5.86 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 ($9) | $4.95 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 ($780) | $669 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 ($0.39) | $0.25 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 ($87) | $42 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 139 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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