Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 ($25) | $13 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 ($15) | $8 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 ($13) | $4.42 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 ($1.67) | $0.59 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 ($8) | $2.17 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 ($4.66) | $3.69 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($11) | $5.97 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 ($4.13) | $3.05 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.86 ($3.13) | $1.38 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 ($2.33) | $3.58 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.45 ($2.68) | $2.29 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.82 ($3.09) | $1.98 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,576 ($2,814) | $1,637 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,019 ($2,205) | $1,036 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 173 ($189) | $160 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,535 ($1,677) | $1,072 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,200 ($1,311) | $727 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 91 ($99) | $82 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 56 ($61) | $43 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 ($697) | $263 | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 ($181) | $124 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 ($18) | $10 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 ($33) | $19 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 127 ($138) | $47 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 ($50) | $43 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 ($145) | $75 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 ($189) | $113 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,219 ($29,734) | $24,220 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 ($1.69) | $0.60 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 ($87) | $59 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 ($36) | $17 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 ($15) | $9 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 ($35) | $22 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 101 ($110) | $102 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 ($8) | $7 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.24 ($5.72) | $3.39 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.44 ($5.95) | $3.89 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.85 ($4.20) | $3.39 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.18 ($4.57) | $1.59 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 ($41) | $20 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 ($85) | $47 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 ($43) | $25 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 ($146) | $111 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 ($123) | $93 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($18) | $9 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.94 ($5.40) | $5.32 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 ($8) | $5.32 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 533 ($582) | $429 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 ($0.38) | $0.19 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 ($100) | $35 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $6 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $8,189 (CHF 7,496) in Lausanne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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