- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Mexico
- Lausanne
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 178% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 145 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 81 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 49 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 4.80 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 30 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 13 | + 484% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 48 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 37 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.05 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 23 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.70 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 12 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 188 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.82 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 19 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 283% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,756 (Mex$ 52,265) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,192 (Mex$ 41,571) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 529% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (Mex$ 3,813) | Mex$ 808 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (Mex$ 24,963) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,044 (Mex$ 19,797) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 101 (Mex$ 1,906) | Mex$ 438 | + 336% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 65 (Mex$ 1,223) | Mex$ 480 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 651 (Mex$ 12,336) | Mex$ 9,373 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 174 (Mex$ 3,296) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 30 | + 1019% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 99 | + 405% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 1,967) | Mex$ 917 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 40 (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 534 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 1,967) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (Mex$ 3,318) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 124% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,500 (Mex$ 388,725) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 13 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (Mex$ 1,346) | Mex$ 422 | + 219% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Mex$ 627) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 234% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 89 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 233 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (Mex$ 1,892) | Mex$ 436 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 62 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.45 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 36 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 54 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.50 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 23 | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 22 | + 241% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 79 | + 843% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 177% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (Mex$ 1,296) | Mex$ 251 | + 415% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 120 | + 470% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 117 (Mex$ 2,213) | Mex$ 967 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Mex$ 1,896) | Mex$ 774 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 70 | + 349% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.05 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 53 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 29 | + 328% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 176 (Mex$ 3,334) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.00 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (Mex$ 1,754) | Mex$ 729 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 43 | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 349 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 191% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 236,468
(CHF 12,470)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 81,250
in Zapopan.
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