Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 ($29) | $22 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 ($18) | $12 | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($12) | $7 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 ($2.03) | $1.43 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 9 ($10) | $4.32 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 ($5.17) | $5.94 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($12) | $7 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.72 ($5.25) | $5.69 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 ($2.75) | $3.67 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.25 ($3.61) | $2.58 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 ($17) | $17 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 ($2.68) | $2.40 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 ($2.85) | $4.02 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 25% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,771 ($3,085) | $4,736 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,990 ($2,216) | $3,480 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 196 ($218) | $115 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,850 ($2,059) | $2,816 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,364 ($1,518) | $2,573 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 ($101) | $74 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 ($51) | $76 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 ($735) | $324 | + 127% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 ($178) | $178 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 ($20) | $11 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 ($34) | $21 | + 65% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 ($137) | $60 | + 128% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 ($74) | $50 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 144 ($160) | $105 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 ($205) | $146 | + 41% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 9% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 ($31,343) | $29,175 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 ($2.08) | $1.33 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 ($85) | $115 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 ($36) | $18 | + 93% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 ($21) | $8 | + 177% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 ($43) | $37 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 ($122) | $101 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 ($9) | $9 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 ($4.40) | $6 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 ($3.23) | $4.93 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 ($4.60) | $2.26 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 ($51) | $24 | + 111% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 21% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 ($89) | $65 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 ($44) | $30 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 ($126) | $275 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 107 ($119) | $110 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($19) | $14 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 ($5.61) | $5.94 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 ($788) | $496 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 ($0.40) | $0.19 | + 114% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 ($88) | $118 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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