Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 46% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 28 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.30 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 10 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.52 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 3.97 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.96 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.04 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.37 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.54 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.44 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 53% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,381 (CHF 1,369) | CHF 2,710 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,008 (CHF 1,000) | CHF 1,916 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (CHF 131) | CHF 205 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €759 (CHF 753) | CHF 1,767 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €597 (CHF 592) | CHF 1,201 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (CHF 88) | CHF 90 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 46 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (CHF 345) | CHF 660 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 92) | CHF 160 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.30 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 18 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 46% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (CHF 71) | CHF 123 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 36) | CHF 67 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 79) | CHF 152 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (CHF 106) | CHF 207 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 (CHF 25,104) | CHF 28,154 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 1.81 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (CHF 57) | CHF 81 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 54% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 19 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (CHF 48) | CHF 102 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.88 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 4.59 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 5.62 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.90 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 3.79 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CHF 19) | CHF 46 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 74 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (CHF 50) | CHF 147 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (CHF 48) | CHF 112 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 5.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 (CHF 568) | CHF 708 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (CHF 44) | CHF 79 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 124 prices entered by 18 different people.
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