Cost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 26 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.78 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 4.64 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 4.28 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.55 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 3.69 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.41 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.76 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,530 (CHF 1,436) | CHF 2,975 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,047 (CHF 983) | CHF 2,075 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (CHF 137) | CHF 203 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €965 (CHF 906) | CHF 1,784 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €716 (CHF 672) | CHF 1,391 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €374 (CHF 351) | CHF 106 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (CHF 37) | CHF 45 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (CHF 385) | CHF 647 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (CHF 103) | CHF 160 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (CHF 94) | CHF 123 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €51 (CHF 48) | CHF 62 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (CHF 80) | CHF 156 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 110) | CHF 184 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,391 (CHF 21,015) | CHF 31,413 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.08 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (CHF 37) | CHF 70 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 32 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (CHF 86) | CHF 110 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 3.96 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.90 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 4.13 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 18) | CHF 46 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 54% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Sebastian | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 92 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 40 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (CHF 118) | CHF 114 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (CHF 45) | CHF 113 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 5.04 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.15 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (CHF 449) | CHF 708 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (CHF 45) | CHF 82 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 101 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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