Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (C$42) | C$22 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$25) | C$13 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$17) | C$10 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (C$2.81) | C$2.85 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$5.11 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (C$7) | C$4.89 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$17) | C$10 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (C$7) | C$4.61 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (C$4.04) | C$4.40 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (C$5.85) | C$3.71 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (C$28) | C$18 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (C$3.82) | C$2.63 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (C$4.38) | C$2.41 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 91% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,975 (C$4,713) | C$2,308 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (C$3,287) | C$1,757 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (C$322) | C$120 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (C$2,825) | C$1,249 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (C$2,204) | C$1,119 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (C$168) | C$93 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$72) | C$66 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (C$1,024) | C$342 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (C$253) | C$152 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (C$29) | C$12 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (C$49) | C$29 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (C$195) | C$79 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (C$99) | C$73 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (C$248) | C$119 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (C$292) | C$157 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (C$49,764) | C$27,346 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (C$2.95) | C$1.75 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (C$111) | C$57 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (C$51) | C$30 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 93% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (C$30) | C$11 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (C$61) | C$38 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (C$175) | C$54 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$10) | C$6 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (C$4.60) | C$3.98 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (C$7) | C$1.60 | + 309% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (C$72) | C$24 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lausanne | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (C$145) | C$65 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (C$63) | C$28 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (C$180) | C$104 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (C$178) | C$106 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$26) | C$11 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (C$8) | C$5.86 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$6 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (C$1,122) | C$644 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.57) | C$0.50 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (C$129) | C$53 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 72 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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