Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (AU$32) | AU$18 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$19) | AU$12 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (AU$16) | AU$5.27 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (AU$2.12) | AU$1.48 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$5.06 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 (AU$5.93) | AU$4.83 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$15) | AU$6 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (AU$5.26) | AU$4.57 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.86 (AU$3.98) | AU$3.19 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (AU$2.96) | AU$5.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (AU$17) | AU$17 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.45 (AU$3.41) | AU$2.80 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.82 (AU$3.93) | AU$2.67 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,576 (AU$3,582) | AU$2,894 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,019 (AU$2,808) | AU$2,147 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 173 (AU$241) | AU$238 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,535 (AU$2,135) | AU$1,809 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,200 (AU$1,669) | AU$1,422 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 91 (AU$127) | AU$159 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 56 (AU$78) | AU$46 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (AU$888) | AU$354 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (AU$230) | AU$212 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (AU$23) | AU$12 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (AU$41) | AU$28 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (AU$158) | AU$101 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (AU$64) | AU$59 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (AU$162) | AU$129 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 (AU$241) | AU$131 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,219 (AU$37,855) | AU$27,303 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 (AU$2.15) | AU$1.38 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (AU$110) | AU$160 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (AU$46) | AU$21 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (AU$19) | AU$7 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (AU$45) | AU$24 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 101 (AU$140) | AU$72 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (AU$7) | AU$4.31 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.44 (AU$8) | AU$5.32 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.85 (AU$5.35) | AU$2.55 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.18 (AU$5.82) | AU$3.01 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (AU$52) | AU$36 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (AU$108) | AU$51 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (AU$56) | AU$39 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (AU$185) | AU$226 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (AU$156) | AU$78 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$23) | AU$16 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.94 (AU$7) | AU$4.40 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 533 (AU$741) | AU$634 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (AU$0.48) | AU$0.25 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (AU$128) | AU$72 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$12) | AU$33 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$11,400 (CHF 8,197) in Lausanne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$9,000 in Melbourne.
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