Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 49% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 50% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.92 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.79 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 4.23 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 3.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 2.26 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.57 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 3.37 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 2.64 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 2.39 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 62% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,024 (CHF 962) | CHF 3,188 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €699 (CHF 657) | CHF 2,203 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (CHF 189) | CHF 219 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €654 (CHF 614) | CHF 1,781 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €437 (CHF 410) | CHF 1,391 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (CHF 112) | CHF 106 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 45 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €469 (CHF 440) | CHF 647 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (CHF 124) | CHF 160 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.03 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 19 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 (CHF 99) | CHF 123 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CHF 36) | CHF 67 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (CHF 96) | CHF 171 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 109) | CHF 195 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 (CHF 19,056) | CHF 32,237 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 1.83 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (CHF 44) | CHF 76 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 32 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 48% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (CHF 67) | CHF 110 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 8 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 4.04 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 5.92 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.05 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 4.28 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 46 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 43% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (CHF 43) | CHF 92 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 18) | CHF 40 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (CHF 66) | CHF 114 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (CHF 77) | CHF 113 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 5.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (CHF 513) | CHF 708 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.36 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (CHF 45) | CHF 82 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 141 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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