Cost of living in Pisa (Italy) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Pisa (Italy) is 49% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Pisa | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 10 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.52 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.97 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 3.96 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.04 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.37 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.54 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.44 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Pisa (Italy) is 57% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Pisa | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,102 (CHF 1,090) | CHF 2,710 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (CHF 783) | CHF 1,916 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (CHF 119) | CHF 205 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €626 (CHF 619) | CHF 1,767 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €479 (CHF 473) | CHF 1,201 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €249 (CHF 246) | CHF 90 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 46 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (CHF 430) | CHF 660 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (CHF 84) | CHF 160 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.52 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 18 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Pisa (Italy) is 47% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (CHF 86) | CHF 123 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (CHF 29) | CHF 67 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 85) | CHF 152 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (CHF 118) | CHF 207 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Pisa (Italy) is 54% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Pisa | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,156 (CHF 19,934) | CHF 28,154 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.81 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (CHF 26) | CHF 81 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 32 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Pisa (Italy) is 44% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 19 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (CHF 96) | CHF 102 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 8 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.19 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.59 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 5.62 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.90 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 3.79 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 46 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Pisa (Italy) is 51% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Pisa | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (CHF 29) | CHF 74 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (CHF 70) | CHF 147 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CHF 56) | CHF 112 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (CHF 5.91) | CHF 19 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.25 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 5.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (CHF 488) | CHF 708 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.36 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (CHF 46) | CHF 79 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 116 prices entered by 17 different people.
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