Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (CHF 19) | CHF 28 | - 33% | |
| 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 | $6 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.52 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.01 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 3.97 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 3.96 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.28 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 2.04 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 2.37 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 12 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.39 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 2.54 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 2.44 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,330 (CHF 3,055) | CHF 2,710 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,371 (CHF 2,175) | CHF 1,916 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (CHF 229) | CHF 205 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,816 (CHF 1,666) | CHF 1,767 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,442 (CHF 1,322) | CHF 1,201 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $248 (CHF 228) | CHF 90 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (CHF 65) | CHF 46 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 (CHF 318) | CHF 660 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $223 (CHF 205) | CHF 160 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 18 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (CHF 37) | CHF 35 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (CHF 49) | CHF 123 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (CHF 46) | CHF 67 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (CHF 87) | CHF 152 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (CHF 131) | CHF 207 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,374 (CHF 24,192) | CHF 28,154 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.81 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (CHF 90) | CHF 81 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 32 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 19 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CHF 13) | CHF 38 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 (CHF 214) | CHF 102 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.39 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 4.59 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.62 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 2.90 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 3.79 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (CHF 27) | CHF 46 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (CHF 53) | CHF 74 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (CHF 25) | CHF 39 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $419 (CHF 385) | CHF 147 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (CHF 73) | CHF 112 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $25 (CHF 23) | CHF 19 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 5.04 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $640 (CHF 587) | CHF 708 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (CHF 41) | CHF 79 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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