Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (CHF 19) | CHF 22 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.36 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 5.35 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 4.05 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.69 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 4.29 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 2.16 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.37 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 2.48 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.03 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 2.56 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.67 (CHF 2.17) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,844 (CHF 3,123) | CHF 1,743 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,833 (CHF 2,302) | CHF 1,498 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (CHF 255) | CHF 175 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,766 (CHF 2,248) | CHF 1,330 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,604 (CHF 2,115) | CHF 1,033 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $225 (CHF 183) | CHF 106 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (CHF 43) | CHF 38 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $412 (CHF 335) | CHF 421 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (CHF 118) | CHF 109 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (CHF 13) | CHF 14 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (CHF 27) | CHF 25 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (CHF 56) | CHF 103 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (CHF 38) | CHF 50 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (CHF 83) | CHF 101 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 (CHF 122) | CHF 117 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 60% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,429 (CHF 22,285) | CHF 27,795 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.70 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (CHF 41) | CHF 137 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 (CHF 26) | CHF 45 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (CHF 16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $206 (CHF 167) | CHF 64 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (CHF 4.91) | CHF 4.16 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.17 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 3.05 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (CHF 1.88) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (CHF 25) | CHF 30 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $77 (CHF 63) | CHF 69 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (CHF 33) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $391 (CHF 318) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $128 (CHF 104) | CHF 97 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.24 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.90 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 (CHF 408) | CHF 400 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.02 (CHF 0.83) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (CHF 44) | CHF 100 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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