Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 35% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Preston | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.02 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.68 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.77 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.27 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.82 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 4.43 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.83 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.14 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 4.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.60 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.23 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.45 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.46 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.04 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.41 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.75 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 2.49 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Preston | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,221 (CHF 1,360) | CHF 2,771 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,248 (CHF 1,390) | CHF 2,051 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £121 (CHF 135) | CHF 196 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CHF 1,860 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CHF 1,364 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CHF 90 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (CHF 26) | CHF 45 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £359 (CHF 400) | CHF 660 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £107 (CHF 119) | CHF 160 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.01 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 18 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Preston | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 123 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CHF 67 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (CHF 73) | CHF 152 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (CHF 69) | CHF 207 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Preston | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,154 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.86 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (CHF 62) | CHF 80 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (CHF 12) | CHF 32 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Preston | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 19 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 102 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.84 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.59 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.62 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 3.79 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 46 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Preston | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (CHF 32) | CHF 74 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 147 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 112 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.68 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 708 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (CHF 30) | CHF 79 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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