Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 17% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 26% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (CHF 18) | CHF 28 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr84 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 10 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.52 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr37 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 3.97 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr46 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 3.96 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.04 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.37 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr17 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.54 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.44 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 14% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,051 (CHF 2,531) | CHF 2,710 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,215 (CHF 1,889) | CHF 1,916 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,710 (CHF 227) | CHF 205 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,189 (CHF 1,619) | CHF 1,767 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,170 (CHF 1,218) | CHF 1,201 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr928 (CHF 123) | CHF 90 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr150 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (CHF 404) | CHF 660 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (CHF 77) | CHF 160 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr61 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr197 (CHF 26) | CHF 35 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 26% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (CHF 101) | CHF 123 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr356 (CHF 47) | CHF 67 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr795 (CHF 106) | CHF 152 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (CHF 148) | CHF 207 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 4% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (CHF 38,994) | CHF 28,154 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 1.81 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr569 (CHF 76) | CHF 81 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr236 (CHF 31) | CHF 32 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 45% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr44 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 19 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr114 (CHF 15) | CHF 38 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (CHF 62) | CHF 102 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 4.59 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr34 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 5.62 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.90 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 3.79 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr274 (CHF 36) | CHF 46 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 28% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr406 (CHF 54) | CHF 74 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr247 (CHF 33) | CHF 39 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr816 (CHF 108) | CHF 147 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (CHF 102) | CHF 112 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr101 (CHF 13) | CHF 19 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (CHF 5.61) | CHF 5.04 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,734 (CHF 496) | CHF 708 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.15 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr292 (CHF 39) | CHF 79 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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