Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 78% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (€30) | €16 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €8 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€12) | €4.00 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (€1.89) | €1.93 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.78 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.23 (€4.48) | €2.52 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€11) | €6 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.78 (€4.02) | €1.83 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.26 (€2.40) | €0.94 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.37 (€3.58) | €1.36 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (€19) | €7 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.64 (€2.80) | €2.35 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (€2.54) | €1.43 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,188 (€3,382) | €2,167 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,203 (€2,337) | €1,298 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (€232) | €247 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,781 (€1,890) | €1,437 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (€1,476) | €776 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (€113) | €141 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€48) | €26 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (€686) | €395 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (€170) | €120 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (€20) | €10 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€33) | €9 | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Limassol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (€130) | €68 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (€71) | €41 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 171 (€181) | €82 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 195 (€207) | €118 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,237 (€34,199) | €19,720 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (€1.94) | €1.51 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (€81) | €43 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (€34) | €17 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (€20) | €12 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (€41) | €11 | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (€117) | €49 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (€9) | €5.72 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (€4.28) | €3.68 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.92 (€6) | €4.58 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (€3.23) | €2.30 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (€4.54) | €2.04 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€48) | €17 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (€97) | €42 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (€42) | €17 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (€121) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (€119) | €73 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€17) | €12 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (€5.34) | €4.09 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.84 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (€751) | €553 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.38) | €0.11 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (€87) | €73 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €4.88 | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 121 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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