Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland vs Winnipeg, Canada
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (C$33) | C$14 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (C$20) | C$11 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$17) | C$7 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (C$2.19) | C$1.62 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$11) | C$3.49 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.26 (C$6) | C$4.97 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (C$5.42) | C$4.51 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.86 (C$4.10) | C$2.34 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (C$3.05) | C$3.81 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.45 (C$3.51) | C$2.15 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.82 (C$4.05) | C$1.92 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,610 (C$3,740) | C$1,596 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,019 (C$2,892) | C$1,275 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 173 (C$248) | C$235 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,535 (C$2,199) | C$1,145 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,200 (C$1,719) | C$865 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 91 (C$130) | C$85 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 56 (C$80) | C$64 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 638 (C$914) | C$471 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (C$237) | C$125 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (C$24) | C$13 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$42) | C$19 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (C$163) | C$60 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (C$66) | C$49 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (C$167) | C$119 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 (C$248) | C$137 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,219 (C$38,994) | C$28,671 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 (C$2.21) | C$1.03 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (C$114) | C$101 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (C$48) | C$16 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (C$19) | C$9 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (C$46) | C$25 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 101 (C$144) | C$115 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.24 (C$8) | C$4.83 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.44 (C$8) | C$4.54 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.85 (C$5.51) | C$2.92 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.18 (C$5.99) | C$2.26 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (C$53) | C$25 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (C$111) | C$51 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (C$57) | C$25 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (C$191) | C$153 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (C$161) | C$94 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (C$24) | C$9 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.94 (C$7) | C$4.68 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$5.95 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 533 (C$763) | C$560 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (C$0.50) | C$0.43 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (C$131) | C$57 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 396 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,369 (CHF 5,144) in Lausanne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,400 in Winnipeg.
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