Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Ilmenau (Germany)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€26) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€15) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€12) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 (€1.83) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.43 (€4.59) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (€4.43) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.23 (€2.30) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.46 (€2.55) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (€14) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (€2.50) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.49 (€2.58) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,771 (€2,869) | €621 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,051 (€2,123) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 196 (€203) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,860 (€1,926) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,364 (€1,412) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 (€94) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€47) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 (€684) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (€166) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€19) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€32) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (€128) | €56 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (€69) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (€157) | €150 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 (€214) | €180 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 (€29,146) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (€1.93) | €1.20 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (€83) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (€33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (€20) | €5.00 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (€40) | €14 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (€105) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (€9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 (€4.75) | €3.08 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 (€5.81) | €3.00 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (€3.01) | €2.00 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 (€3.92) | €2.48 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€47) | €12 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lausanne | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 (€77) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (€40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 (€152) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (€116) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€18) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (€5.21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (€733) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (€81) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€9) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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