Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland)
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 | CHF 24 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 | CHF 16 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 | CHF 11 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 | CHF 1.64 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 | CHF 7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.96 | CHF 3.89 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.04 | CHF 2.88 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.37 | CHF 1.64 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 | CHF 16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 | CHF 2.20 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 | CHF 2.84 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,710 | CHF 1,935 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,916 | CHF 1,613 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 | CHF 209 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,767 | CHF 1,122 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,201 | CHF 1,004 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 | CHF 117 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 | CHF 44 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 | CHF 536 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 | CHF 127 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 | CHF 14 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 | CHF 26 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 | CHF 117 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 | CHF 55 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 | CHF 120 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 | CHF 200 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 | CHF 67 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 | CHF 11 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 | CHF 94 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 | CHF 9 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 | CHF 4.50 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 | CHF 4.49 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 | CHF 2.98 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 5% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lausanne | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 | CHF 35 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 19 | CHF 13 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 | CHF 686 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 | CHF 74 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 | CHF 9 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 160 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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