Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pescara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (€29) | €16 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€16) | €8 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (€10) | €5.01 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (€1.57) | €1.13 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.95 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 (€4.10) | €1.46 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.96 (€4.09) | €1.48 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.04 (€2.10) | €1.36 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.37 (€2.45) | €1.16 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (€2.62) | €1.73 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (€2.52) | €1.12 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 194% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,710 (€2,797) | €782 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,916 (€1,978) | €544 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (€212) | €112 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,767 (€1,824) | €537 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,201 (€1,240) | €388 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 (€93) | €90 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (€48) | €25 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 (€682) | €474 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (€165) | €127 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€19) | €4.56 | + 310% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (€36) | €10 | + 274% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 117% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (€127) | €77 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (€69) | €19 | + 267% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (€157) | €107 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 (€213) | €147 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 (€29,063) | €24,017 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (€1.87) | €1.65 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (€84) | €32 | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (€33) | €23 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 113% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (€20) | €11 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (€40) | €7 | + 448% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (€105) | €72 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (€9) | €4.63 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 (€4.74) | €3.21 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 (€5.80) | €2.55 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (€3.00) | €2.18 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 (€3.91) | €1.81 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€47) | €16 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Pescara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 (€76) | €26 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (€40) | €13 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 (€151) | €54 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (€116) | €57 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 19 (€19) | €6 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (€5.20) | €1.43 | + 263% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €5.08 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (€731) | €537 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.37) | €0.19 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (€81) | €41 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€9) | €5.19 | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | + 114% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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