Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (£25) | £11 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (£14) | £8 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (£9) | £4.50 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (£1.36) | £1.19 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£7) | £3.03 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 (£3.53) | £1.68 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (£8) | £5.58 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.96 (£3.53) | £1.56 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.04 (£1.82) | £1.04 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.37 (£2.11) | £2.06 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (£11) | £12 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (£2.26) | £1.87 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (£2.17) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,710 (£2,413) | £1,076 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,916 (£1,706) | £888 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (£183) | £160 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,767 (£1,574) | £1,509 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,201 (£1,070) | £976 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 (£81) | £93 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (£41) | £27 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 (£588) | £323 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (£142) | £100 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (£16) | £4.36 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (£31) | £11 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 110% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (£110) | £52 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (£59) | £31 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (£135) | £61 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 (£184) | £56 | + 228% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 (£25,073) | £14,339 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (£1.61) | £1.43 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (£72) | £47 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (£29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (£17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (£34) | £6.00 | + 468% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (£91) | £60 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (£7) | £9 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 (£4.09) | £1.25 | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 (£5.00) | £2.21 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (£2.59) | £2.06 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 (£3.38) | £1.68 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (£41) | £10 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 (£66) | £29 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (£35) | £17 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 (£130) | £208 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (£100) | £50 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 19 (£17) | £8 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (£4.48) | £2.98 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (£7) | £4.05 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (£631) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (£0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (£70) | £36 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £10 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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