Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 34% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 49% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oxford | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.67 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.21 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 10 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.52 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.61 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.97 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.00 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 3.96 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.13 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.04 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 2.37 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.54 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.44 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oxford | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,620 (CHF 1,813) | CHF 2,710 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,173 (CHF 1,312) | CHF 1,916 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (CHF 140) | CHF 205 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,168 (CHF 1,306) | CHF 1,767 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,415 (CHF 1,583) | CHF 1,201 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £72 (CHF 81) | CHF 90 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (CHF 421) | CHF 660 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £59 (CHF 67) | CHF 160 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 46% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oxford | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (CHF 77) | CHF 123 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (CHF 36) | CHF 67 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (CHF 71) | CHF 152 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (CHF 86) | CHF 207 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oxford | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,931 (CHF 24,540) | CHF 28,154 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.48 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 1.81 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £62 (CHF 69) | CHF 81 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (CHF 20) | CHF 32 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 50% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oxford | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 19 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (CHF 116) | CHF 102 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.10 (CHF 4.59) | CHF 8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 4.59 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 5.62 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 2.90 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.79 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (CHF 17) | CHF 46 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oxford | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (CHF 41) | CHF 74 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (CHF 25) | CHF 39 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (CHF 98) | CHF 147 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (CHF 63) | CHF 112 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 19 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.78 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 5.04 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (CHF 470) | CHF 708 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (CHF 45) | CHF 79 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 140 prices entered by 24 different people.
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