Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.88 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 10 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.52 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 3.97 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.88 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 3.96 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.09 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 2.04 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 2.37 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.54 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.72 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 2.44 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,052 (CHF 2,828) | CHF 2,710 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,148 (CHF 1,991) | CHF 1,916 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (CHF 210) | CHF 205 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,851 (CHF 1,715) | CHF 1,767 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,519 (CHF 1,407) | CHF 1,201 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $169 (CHF 156) | CHF 90 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (CHF 66) | CHF 46 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (CHF 367) | CHF 660 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (CHF 98) | CHF 160 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (CHF 30) | CHF 35 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (CHF 52) | CHF 123 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (CHF 41) | CHF 67 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (CHF 72) | CHF 152 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (CHF 85) | CHF 207 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,017 (CHF 25,039) | CHF 28,154 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.81 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (CHF 89) | CHF 81 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (CHF 19) | CHF 32 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (CHF 126) | CHF 102 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.01 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 4.59 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.62 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.86 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 2.90 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.59 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 3.79 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (CHF 46) | CHF 74 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (CHF 27) | CHF 39 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $268 (CHF 248) | CHF 147 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (CHF 67) | CHF 112 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 19 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.07 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 5.04 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (CHF 401) | CHF 708 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (CHF 37) | CHF 79 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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