Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 47% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 49% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 28 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 10 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.52 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 3.97 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.96 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.04 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.37 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.54 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.44 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (CHF 967) | CHF 2,503 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €683 (CHF 680) | CHF 1,916 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (CHF 181) | CHF 205 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €632 (CHF 630) | CHF 1,767 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €395 (CHF 393) | CHF 1,201 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (CHF 112) | CHF 90 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 46 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (CHF 432) | CHF 660 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (CHF 127) | CHF 160 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.21 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 18 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €103 (CHF 103) | CHF 123 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 35) | CHF 67 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (CHF 108) | CHF 152 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 110) | CHF 207 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 40% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 (CHF 20,220) | CHF 28,154 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 1.81 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (CHF 43) | CHF 81 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 32 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 45% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 19 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (CHF 71) | CHF 102 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 4.59 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 5.62 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 2.90 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 3.79 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 37% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (CHF 46) | CHF 74 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 19) | CHF 39 | - 52% | |
| 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 | €83 (CHF 82) | CHF 112 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 5.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (CHF 545) | CHF 708 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (CHF 48) | CHF 79 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 8 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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