Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (£18) | £10 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (£11) | £5.65 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (£9) | £4.17 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (£1.20) | £0.73 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£5.79) | £2.75 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 (£3.36) | £1.92 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£8) | £5.41 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (£2.98) | £1.89 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.86 (£2.26) | £0.81 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (£1.68) | £2.16 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.45 (£1.93) | £1.92 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.82 (£2.23) | £0.74 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,576 (£2,031) | £1,367 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,019 (£1,592) | £832 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 173 (£137) | £164 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,535 (£1,210) | £1,029 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,200 (£946) | £915 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 91 (£72) | £156 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 56 (£44) | £19 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (£503) | £340 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (£131) | £71 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (£13) | £5.36 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (£23) | £10 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (£90) | £49 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (£36) | £32 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (£92) | £54 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 (£137) | £55 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,219 (£21,460) | £22,837 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 (£1.22) | £1.23 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (£62) | £59 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (£26) | £13 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 93% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (£11) | £2.90 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (£26) | £9 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 101 (£79) | £75 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (£6) | £2.74 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (£4.13) | £1.35 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.44 (£4.29) | £2.57 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.85 (£3.03) | £1.80 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.18 (£3.30) | £1.49 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (£29) | £11 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (£61) | £23 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (£32) | £22 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (£105) | £100 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (£88) | £54 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (£13) | £8 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.94 (£3.90) | £2.65 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (£6.00) | £3.79 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 533 (£420) | £295 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (£0.27) | £0.20 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (£72) | £35 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £9 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 147 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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