Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 137% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal)
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Food | + 169% | |||
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Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 169% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Lausanne | Faro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (€28) | €10 | + 178% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €7 | + 126% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€11) | €3.41 | + 235% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (€1.87) | €0.88 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.10 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (€4.88) | €1.93 | + 153% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€11) | €4.88 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (€4.51) | €1.63 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (€2.68) | €1.26 | + 113% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (€3.89) | €0.93 | + 316% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (€18) | €5.15 | + 259% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (€2.54) | €2.02 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (€2.91) | €0.91 | + 220% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 181% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,975 (€3,129) | €948 | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (€2,182) | €615 | + 255% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (€214) | €86 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (€1,876) | €709 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (€1,464) | €495 | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (€112) | €58 | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€48) | €27 | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (€680) | €384 | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (€168) | €107 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (€20) | €7 | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€33) | €8 | + 286% | |
Clothes | + 110% | |||
Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 110% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (€130) | €76 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (€65) | €28 | + 135% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (€165) | €68 | + 141% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (€194) | €68 | + 184% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (€33,045) | €27,636 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (€1.96) | €1.82 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (€74) | €32 | + 132% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (€34) | €17 | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 174% | |||
Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 174% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Lausanne | Faro | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (€20) | €3.67 | + 443% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (€40) | €6 | + 541% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (€116) | €60 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (€9) | €3.98 | + 121% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (€4.16) | €2.88 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (€7) | €4.08 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (€3.05) | €1.38 | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (€4.34) | €1.52 | + 185% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€48) | €12 | + 298% | |
Entertainment | + 144% | |||
Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 144% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Lausanne | Faro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (€96) | €27 | + 260% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (€42) | €13 | + 227% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (€120) | €44 | + 171% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (€118) | €44 | + 170% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€17) | €7 | + 136% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (€5.30) | €2.34 | + 126% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €1.82 | + 345% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (€745) | €487 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.38) | €0.21 | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (€86) | €37 | + 134% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €5.19 | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 137% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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