Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (kr 329) | kr 215 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (kr 198) | kr 117 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (kr 136) | kr 71 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (kr 22) | kr 22 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr 97) | kr 52 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (kr 58) | kr 48 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (kr 132) | kr 66 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (kr 54) | kr 49 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (kr 32) | kr 28 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (kr 46) | kr 31 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (kr 220) | kr 173 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (kr 30) | kr 41 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (kr 35) | kr 36 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,975 (kr 37,304) | kr 19,075 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (kr 26,016) | kr 13,842 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (kr 2,551) | kr 1,518 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (kr 22,365) | kr 13,605 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (kr 17,449) | kr 9,455 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (kr 1,333) | kr 1,139 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (kr 569) | kr 528 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (kr 8,108) | kr 6,661 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (kr 2,006) | kr 1,475 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (kr 233) | kr 91 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (kr 390) | kr 304 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (kr 1,546) | kr 885 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (kr 780) | kr 658 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (kr 1,962) | kr 1,136 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (kr 2,312) | kr 1,609 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (kr 393,916) | kr 422,549 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (kr 23) | kr 19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (kr 873) | kr 818 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (kr 402) | kr 179 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 91% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (kr 237) | kr 86 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (kr 480) | kr 180 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (kr 1,386) | kr 431 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (kr 105) | kr 42 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (kr 50) | kr 48 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (kr 78) | kr 42 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (kr 36) | kr 32 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (kr 52) | kr 30 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (kr 572) | kr 487 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Trondheim (Norway) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Trondheim | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (kr 1,148) | kr 541 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (kr 500) | kr 242 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (kr 1,425) | kr 660 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (kr 1,412) | kr 901 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (kr 204) | kr 120 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (kr 63) | kr 52 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (kr 97) | kr 84 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (kr 8,878) | kr 4,253 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (kr 4.48) | kr 1.41 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (kr 1,025) | kr 456 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr 109) | kr 117 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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