- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Mexico
- Lausanne
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 179% | |||
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Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 179% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 134 | + 187% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 91 | + 197% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 52 | + 282% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 4.80 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 31 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 15 | + 409% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 58 | + 238% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 38 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.05 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 20 | + 189% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.70 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 15 | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 177 | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.83 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 22 | + 147% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 19 | + 148% | |
Housing | + 250% | |||
Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 250% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,756 (Mex$ 52,977) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 236% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,192 (Mex$ 42,138) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 393% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (Mex$ 3,865) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 286% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (Mex$ 25,303) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,044 (Mex$ 20,066) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 376% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 101 (Mex$ 1,932) | Mex$ 620 | + 212% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 65 (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 432 | + 187% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 654 (Mex$ 12,571) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 186 (Mex$ 3,577) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 101% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 36 | + 844% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 63 | + 709% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 1,994) | Mex$ 787 | + 153% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 40 (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 523 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 1,994) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (Mex$ 3,364) | Mex$ 934 | + 260% | |
Transportation | + 122% | |||
Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,500 (Mex$ 394,024) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (Mex$ 1,365) | Mex$ 543 | + 151% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 103 | + 516% | |
Personal Care | + 269% | |||
Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 269% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 65 | + 265% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 225 | + 162% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (Mex$ 1,920) | Mex$ 378 | + 407% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 66 | + 144% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.73 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 39 | + 185% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 50 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 23 | + 257% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 25 | + 203% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 101 | + 708% | |
Entertainment | + 166% | |||
Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 166% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 277 | + 388% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 131 | + 428% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 117 (Mex$ 2,243) | Mex$ 734 | + 206% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Mex$ 1,922) | Mex$ 722 | + 166% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 77 | + 341% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.05 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 47 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 31 | + 301% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 516 (Mex$ 9,909) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (Mex$ 1,778) | Mex$ 647 | + 175% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 47 | + 251% | |
TOTAL | + 181% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 181% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 137,824
(CHF 7,171)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan.
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