Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (CHF 17) | CHF 28 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.53 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.79 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.57 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.20 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 4.23 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.03 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 3.78 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.26 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 3.37 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 14) | CHF 18 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.64 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.39 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,853 (CHF 2,275) | CHF 3,188 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,888 (CHF 1,506) | CHF 2,203 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (CHF 152) | CHF 219 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,273 (CHF 1,812) | CHF 1,781 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,541 (CHF 1,229) | CHF 1,391 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (CHF 102) | CHF 106 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (CHF 59) | CHF 45 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $224 (CHF 179) | CHF 647 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (CHF 171) | CHF 160 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (CHF 26) | CHF 31 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (CHF 45) | CHF 123 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (CHF 47) | CHF 67 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (CHF 79) | CHF 171 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 (CHF 118) | CHF 195 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,191 (CHF 23,272) | CHF 32,237 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.83 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (CHF 36) | CHF 76 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (CHF 19) | CHF 32 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 19 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (CHF 25) | CHF 38 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $145 (CHF 115) | CHF 110 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 4.04 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 5.92 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 3.05 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 4.28 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (CHF 21) | CHF 46 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (CHF 35) | CHF 92 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (CHF 23) | CHF 40 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $267 (CHF 213) | CHF 114 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (CHF 64) | CHF 113 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 5.04 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 8 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (CHF 405) | CHF 708 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.36 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (CHF 43) | CHF 82 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 230 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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