Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 | CHF 28 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 | CHF 15 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 | CHF 10 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 | CHF 1.52 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 | CHF 8 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.36 | CHF 3.97 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 | CHF 9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 | CHF 3.96 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 | CHF 2.04 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.20 | CHF 2.37 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 | CHF 12 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.02 | CHF 2.54 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.14 | CHF 2.44 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 19% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,687 | CHF 2,710 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,787 | CHF 1,916 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 | CHF 205 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 | CHF 1,767 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 | CHF 1,201 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 | CHF 90 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 | CHF 46 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 | CHF 660 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 | CHF 160 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 | CHF 18 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 38 | CHF 35 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 15% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 126 | CHF 123 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 | CHF 67 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 | CHF 152 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 | CHF 207 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 16% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,103 | CHF 28,154 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.95 | CHF 1.81 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 93 | CHF 81 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 47 | CHF 32 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 | CHF 19 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 | CHF 38 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 | CHF 102 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 | CHF 8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.58 | CHF 4.59 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 | CHF 5.62 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.93 | CHF 2.90 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 | CHF 3.79 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 | CHF 46 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 | CHF 74 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 | CHF 39 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 166 | CHF 147 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 139 | CHF 112 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 | CHF 19 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.65 | CHF 5.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 | CHF 8 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 516 | CHF 708 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 | CHF 0.36 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 78 | CHF 79 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 12 | CHF 8 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 310 prices entered by 61 different people.
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