Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 46% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| London | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (CHF 16) | CHF 28 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.85 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.79 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.98 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 8 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 4.23 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.40 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 3.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.26 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 3.37 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.10 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 2.64 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.23 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.39 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| London | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,948 (CHF 4,243) | CHF 3,188 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,849 (CHF 4,137) | CHF 2,203 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (CHF 167) | CHF 219 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £3,406 (CHF 3,661) | CHF 1,781 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,248 (CHF 3,490) | CHF 1,391 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (CHF 146) | CHF 106 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (CHF 29) | CHF 45 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £254 (CHF 273) | CHF 647 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £121 (CHF 130) | CHF 160 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 (CHF 6) | CHF 19 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 13) | CHF 31 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (CHF 78) | CHF 123 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (CHF 38) | CHF 67 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (CHF 89) | CHF 171 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 (CHF 99) | CHF 195 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £26,280 (CHF 28,246) | CHF 32,237 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.41 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 1.83 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £180 (CHF 194) | CHF 76 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (CHF 24) | CHF 32 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.79 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 19 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £52 (CHF 56) | CHF 110 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.62 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.06 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 4.04 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.81 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 5.92 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.08 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 3.05 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.22 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 4.28 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (CHF 17) | CHF 46 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 32% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| London | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £46 (CHF 50) | CHF 92 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (CHF 26) | CHF 40 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £127 (CHF 137) | CHF 114 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £79 (CHF 85) | CHF 113 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (CHF 14) | CHF 16 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.91 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 5.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 (CHF 428) | CHF 708 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.36 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £49 (CHF 53) | CHF 82 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £16 (CHF 17) | CHF 9 | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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