- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Mexico
- Lausanne
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 161% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 162 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 86 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 50 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 18 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 4.80 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 32 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.10 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 15 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 50 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 35 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.05 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 23 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.70 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 13 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 173 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.82 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 19 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 293% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,756 (Mex$ 50,667) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,192 (Mex$ 40,301) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 537% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (Mex$ 3,696) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,316 (Mex$ 24,200) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,044 (Mex$ 19,192) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 101 (Mex$ 1,848) | Mex$ 538 | + 244% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 65 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 464 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 644 (Mex$ 11,833) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 174 (Mex$ 3,195) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 47 | + 584% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 65 | + 645% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 1,907) | Mex$ 750 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 40 (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 567 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 104 (Mex$ 1,907) | Mex$ 1,386 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (Mex$ 3,217) | Mex$ 915 | + 252% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,500 (Mex$ 376,845) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 13 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 485 | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Mex$ 608) | Mex$ 124 | + 388% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 212% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 73 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 269 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (Mex$ 1,835) | Mex$ 420 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 74 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.45 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 41 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 61 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 23 | + 243% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.88 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 25 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 102 | + 618% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 161% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 310 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Mex$ 662) | Mex$ 126 | + 427% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 117 (Mex$ 2,145) | Mex$ 821 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Mex$ 1,838) | Mex$ 783 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 75 | + 312% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.05 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 53 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 33 | + 258% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 176 (Mex$ 3,232) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (Mex$ 5.88) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 686 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 46 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 185% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 108,175
(CHF 5,885)
in Lausanne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Zapopan.
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