Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (CHF 22) | CHF 26 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.83 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.84 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.64 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 11 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 4.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.47 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 3.25 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.56 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 2.41 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.33 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.56 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 16% 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 | $3,604 (CHF 3,316) | CHF 2,771 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,639 (CHF 2,428) | CHF 2,051 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $241 (CHF 222) | CHF 196 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,603 (CHF 2,395) | CHF 1,860 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,808 (CHF 1,664) | CHF 1,364 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $165 (CHF 152) | CHF 90 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (CHF 50) | CHF 45 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (CHF 261) | CHF 660 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $188 (CHF 173) | CHF 160 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 18 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (CHF 24) | CHF 31 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (CHF 64) | CHF 123 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (CHF 45) | CHF 67 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (CHF 89) | CHF 144 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (CHF 134) | CHF 184 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,411 (CHF 23,379) | CHF 28,154 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.86 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (CHF 101) | CHF 77 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 32 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 13% 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 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 38 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (CHF 137) | CHF 110 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 3.96 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 6 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 2.90 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.13 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $39 (CHF 36) | CHF 46 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (CHF 60) | CHF 80 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (CHF 30) | CHF 40 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (CHF 159) | CHF 129 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $139 (CHF 128) | CHF 113 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 5.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $471 (CHF 434) | CHF 708 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (CHF 0.46) | CHF 0.36 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (CHF 57) | CHF 79 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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