Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (€20) | €16 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€10) | €6 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (€1.36) | €0.96 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€7) | €2.79 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 (€3.80) | €2.02 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€9) | €5.36 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (€3.38) | €2.49 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.86 (€2.55) | €1.60 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (€1.90) | €2.31 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.45 (€2.19) | €2.05 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.82 (€2.52) | €1.09 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,576 (€2,299) | €1,233 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,019 (€1,801) | €912 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 173 (€155) | €129 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,535 (€1,370) | €750 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,200 (€1,071) | €544 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 91 (€81) | €143 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 56 (€50) | €27 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (€569) | €357 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (€148) | €109 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (€15) | €9 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (€27) | €13 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 38% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 127 (€113) | €79 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (€41) | €30 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (€118) | €86 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 (€155) | €116 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,219 (€24,288) | €25,406 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 (€1.38) | €1.37 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (€71) | €33 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (€30) | €17 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (€12) | €5.75 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (€29) | €7 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 101 (€90) | €24 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.71 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (€4.67) | €4.25 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.44 (€4.86) | €3.63 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.85 (€3.43) | €1.71 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.18 (€3.73) | €1.99 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (€33) | €18 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (€69) | €38 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (€35) | €18 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (€119) | €87 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (€100) | €53 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €9 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.94 (€4.41) | €2.65 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.93 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 533 (€475) | €407 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (€0.31) | €0.15 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (€82) | €52 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €8 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 222 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €6,090 (CHF 6,825) in Lausanne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,800 in Bordeaux.
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