Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 202% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 398% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 398% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (109 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 446% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (63 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 800% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (42 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 291% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 (7 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (35 BYN) | 6.00 BYN | + 490% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (18 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (41 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 447% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (17 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 454% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (10 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 560% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.25 (13 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 530% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (59 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 295% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (9 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.77 (11 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 437% | |
| Housing | + 445% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 445% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,875 (11,158 BYN) | 520 BYN | + 2046% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,991 (7,727 BYN) | 390 BYN | + 1881% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (789 BYN) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (6,921 BYN) | 470 BYN | + 1372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (5,399 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 1700% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (413 BYN) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (176 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 781% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (2,509 BYN) | 2,000 BYN | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (621 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (72 BYN) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (121 BYN) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (478 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (241 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (607 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (715 BYN) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 165% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (121,892 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 2.15 (8 BYN) | 2.46 BYN | + 240% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (270 BYN) | 48 BYN | + 463% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (124 BYN) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (73 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (149 BYN) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (429 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (32 BYN) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (15 BYN) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (24 BYN) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (11 BYN) | 2.20 BYN | + 412% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (16 BYN) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (177 BYN) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (355 BYN) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (155 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 1833% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (441 BYN) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (437 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (63 BYN) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (20 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (30 BYN) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (2,747 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (1.39 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (317 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (34 BYN) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 202% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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