Cost of living in São Tomé (Sao Tome and Principe) is 26% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in São Tomé (Sao Tome and Principe) is 21% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São Tomé | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | CHF 24 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,000 Dobra (CHF 1.63) | CHF 9 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | CHF 1.48 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.20 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 3.77 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 2.60 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 3.36 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | CHF 2.57 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CHF 2.92 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in São Tomé (Sao Tome and Principe) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São Tomé | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CHF 2,243 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | CHF 1,850 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 173 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CHF 1,531 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CHF 1,235 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CHF 65 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 49 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | CHF 719 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 163 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in São Tomé (Sao Tome and Principe) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São Tomé | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 130 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CHF 55 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 130 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 168 | - | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in São Tomé (Sao Tome and Principe) is 28% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São Tomé | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 25,917 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | CHF 1.71 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000,000 Dobra (CHF 47) | CHF 82 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in São Tomé (Sao Tome and Principe) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São Tomé | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 33 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.15 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.63 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 4.26 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in São Tomé (Sao Tome and Principe) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São Tomé | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 148 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 113 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.07 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 579 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2022.
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