Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (678 Kč) | 131 Kč | + 416% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (370 Kč) | 128 Kč | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (247 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (37 Kč) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (190 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 (97 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (229 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.96 (97 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.04 (50 Kč) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.37 (58 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (301 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (62 Kč) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (59 Kč) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,710 (66,007 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,916 (46,673 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (4,992 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,767 (43,052 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,201 (29,263 Kč) | 8,202 Kč | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 (2,203 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (1,131 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 (16,087 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (3,897 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (441 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (847 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (3,007 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (1,621 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (3,706 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 (5,036 Kč) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 135% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 (685,804 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (44 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (1,976 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 483% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (780 Kč) | 256 Kč | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is about the same as in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (461 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (932 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (2,478 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (203 Kč) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 (112 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 (137 Kč) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (71 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 (92 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (1,112 Kč) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 18% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 (1,802 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (949 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 (3,569 Kč) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (2,728 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 19 (452 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (123 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (199 Kč) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (17,246 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (9 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (1,916 Kč) | 751 Kč | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (205 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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