Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 48% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 56% 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 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.08 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.83 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.64 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 4.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.55 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 3.25 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.41 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.77 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 54% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,457 (CHF 1,365) | CHF 2,875 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €957 (CHF 897) | CHF 1,991 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (CHF 129) | CHF 203 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €722 (CHF 677) | CHF 1,784 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (CHF 506) | CHF 1,391 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (CHF 143) | CHF 106 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 45 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €327 (CHF 306) | CHF 647 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (CHF 113) | CHF 160 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 19 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (CHF 59) | CHF 123 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (CHF 41) | CHF 62 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 80) | CHF 156 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (CHF 106) | CHF 184 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 24% 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 | €24,697 (CHF 23,148) | CHF 31,413 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.15 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (CHF 55) | CHF 70 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (CHF 25) | CHF 32 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 19 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 38 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (CHF 45) | CHF 110 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.03 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 3.96 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 6 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.90 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.13 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CHF 18) | CHF 46 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 56% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (CHF 35) | CHF 92 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 40 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (CHF 50) | CHF 114 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (CHF 50) | CHF 113 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 5.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €510 (CHF 478) | CHF 708 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (CHF 40) | CHF 82 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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