- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Mexico
- Lausanne
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Lausanne, Switzerland and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 182% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 182% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 179 | 123% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 91 | 207% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 37 | 457% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 17 | 96% |
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12 eggs, large | CHF 4.80 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 36 | 169% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 13 | 542% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 50 | 308% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 31 | 127% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.05 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 26 | 137% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.70 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 12 | 173% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 180 | 11% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.84 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 19 | 202% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 19 | 166% |
| Housing | 306% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 306% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,756 (Mex$ 55,043) | Mex$ 9,857 | 458% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,192 (Mex$ 43,781) | Mex$ 7,000 | 525% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (Mex$ 4,016) | Mex$ 1,117 | 260% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (Mex$ 26,290) | Mex$ 7,533 | 249% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,044 (Mex$ 20,849) | Mex$ 4,353 | 379% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 101 (Mex$ 2,008) | Mex$ 438 | 359% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 65 (Mex$ 1,288) | Mex$ 627 | 105% |
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40” flat screen TV | CHF 661 (Mex$ 13,204) | Mex$ 10,600 | 25% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 162 (Mex$ 3,240) | Mex$ 1,750 | 85% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 23 | 1313% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 125 | 321% |
| Clothes | 87% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 2,072) | Mex$ 721 | 187% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 40 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 571 | 39% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 2,072) | Mex$ 1,437 | 44% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (Mex$ 3,495) | Mex$ 791 | 342% |
| Transportation | 112% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,500 (Mex$ 409,388) | Mex$ 256,667 | 60% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 15 | 102% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 536 | 165% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Mex$ 662) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 285% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 285% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 101 | 138% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 323 | 62% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 96 (Mex$ 1,909) | Mex$ 144 | 1226% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 58 | 166% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.22 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 35 | 200% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 54 | 123% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.50 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 24 | 282% |
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Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.86 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 23 | 242% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 75 | 870% |
| Entertainment | 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 176% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 288 | 369% |
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2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 114 | 532% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 106 (Mex$ 2,125) | Mex$ 1,175 | 81% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Mex$ 1,997) | Mex$ 700 | 185% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 70 | 335% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.05 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 38 | 114% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 32 | 310% |
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iPod nano 16GB | CHF 173 (Mex$ 3,451) | Mex$ 2,132 | 62% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.37 | 90% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (Mex$ 1,847) | Mex$ 920 | 101% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 38 | 344% |
| TOTAL | 195% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2016.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 46,085
(CHF 2,308)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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