Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 31% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (C$44) | C$28 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$27) | C$15 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (C$18) | C$10 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (C$2.98) | C$3.97 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$13) | C$6 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (C$8) | C$5.71 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$18) | C$13 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (C$7) | C$5.39 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (C$4.28) | C$4.61 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (C$6) | C$3.39 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (C$29) | C$22 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (C$4.04) | C$3.32 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (C$4.63) | C$2.73 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,975 (C$4,988) | C$3,592 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (C$3,479) | C$2,780 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (C$341) | C$233 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (C$2,991) | C$2,780 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (C$2,333) | C$2,235 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (C$178) | C$147 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (C$76) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (C$1,084) | C$426 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (C$268) | C$179 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (C$31) | C$16 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (C$52) | C$30 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (C$207) | C$73 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (C$104) | C$56 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (C$262) | C$133 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (C$309) | C$209 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (C$52,674) | C$32,984 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (C$3.07) | C$1.47 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 74 (C$125) | C$162 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (C$54) | C$25 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (C$32) | C$16 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (C$64) | C$39 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (C$185) | C$94 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$14) | C$13 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (C$4.87) | C$4.56 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (C$7) | C$5.11 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (C$77) | C$39 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (C$154) | C$82 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (C$67) | C$36 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (C$191) | C$289 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (C$189) | C$162 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$27) | C$16 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (C$8) | C$7 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (C$1,187) | C$728 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.60) | C$0.34 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (C$137) | C$72 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$15) | C$17 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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