Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 118% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 117% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 117% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 ($29) | $11 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($18) | $8 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($12) | $3.43 | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 ($2.07) | $1.12 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 ($10) | $2.52 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 ($5.27) | $3.99 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($12) | $6 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.72 ($5.36) | $3.65 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 ($2.80) | $1.64 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.25 ($3.69) | $2.10 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 ($17) | $17 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 ($2.74) | $1.95 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 ($2.91) | $1.23 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 131% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,771 ($3,148) | $1,077 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,051 ($2,330) | $850 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 196 ($222) | $196 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,860 ($2,113) | $781 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,364 ($1,549) | $533 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 ($103) | $122 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 ($52) | $40 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 ($750) | $322 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 ($182) | $90 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 ($21) | $10 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 ($35) | $12 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 ($140) | $50 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 ($76) | $37 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 144 ($164) | $94 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 ($209) | $79 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 127% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 ($31,978) | $21,332 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 ($2.12) | $0.82 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 ($87) | $32 | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 ($36) | $21 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 ($21) | $5.00 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 ($43) | $12 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 ($125) | $78 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 ($9) | $5.13 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 ($4.49) | $3.42 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 ($7) | $4.39 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 ($3.30) | $2.82 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 ($4.69) | $2.06 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 ($52) | $15 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 ($91) | $36 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 ($45) | $25 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 129 ($146) | $58 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 ($128) | $58 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($19) | $9 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 ($5.72) | $4.39 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 ($9) | $5.92 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 ($804) | $419 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 ($0.41) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 ($89) | $46 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($10) | $8 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 118% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 99 prices entered by 15 different people.
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