Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (CHF 20) | CHF 26 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (CHF 5.12) | CHF 11 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.44 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 1.78 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.64 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.20 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 11 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.28 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.55 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.77 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 3.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.25 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 2.41 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.76 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,420 (CHF 3,023) | CHF 2,975 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,664 (CHF 2,355) | CHF 2,075 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $306 (CHF 271) | CHF 203 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (CHF 2,313) | CHF 1,784 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,946 (CHF 1,720) | CHF 1,391 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (CHF 178) | CHF 106 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (CHF 49) | CHF 45 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $390 (CHF 344) | CHF 647 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (CHF 135) | CHF 160 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 19 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (CHF 29) | CHF 31 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (CHF 54) | CHF 123 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (CHF 40) | CHF 62 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (CHF 99) | CHF 156 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (CHF 143) | CHF 184 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,864 (CHF 26,399) | CHF 31,413 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.86 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (CHF 46) | CHF 70 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 32 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 38 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $188 (CHF 166) | CHF 110 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.13 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 3.96 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.25 (CHF 4.64) | CHF 2.90 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.64 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.13 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (CHF 31) | CHF 46 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (CHF 57) | CHF 92 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (CHF 32) | CHF 40 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $308 (CHF 272) | CHF 114 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $118 (CHF 104) | CHF 113 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 5.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $483 (CHF 427) | CHF 708 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 0.36 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (CHF 50) | CHF 82 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 415 prices entered by 77 different people.
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