Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 266% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 312% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 312% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (138 lei) | 32 lei | + 331% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (75 lei) | 18 lei | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (50 lei) | 9 lei | + 433% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (8 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (39 lei) | 10 lei | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 (20 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (46 lei) | 14 lei | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.96 (20 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 483% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.04 (10 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.37 (12 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 263% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (61 lei) | 25 lei | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (13 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (12 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 621% | |
| Housing | + 442% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 442% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,710 (13,401 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,916 (9,476 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 522% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (1,014 lei) | 390 lei | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,767 (8,741 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,201 (5,941 lei) | 914 lei | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 (447 lei) | 253 lei | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (230 lei) | 32 lei | + 612% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 (3,266 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (791 lei) | 330 lei | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (90 lei) | 30 lei | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (172 lei) | 23 lei | + 648% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 164% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (610 lei) | 261 lei | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (329 lei) | 131 lei | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (752 lei) | 270 lei | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 (1,022 lei) | 251 lei | + 307% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 223% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 (139,236 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (9 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (401 lei) | 74 lei | + 442% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (158 lei) | 21 lei | + 670% | |
| Personal Care | + 222% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 222% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (94 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (189 lei) | 28 lei | + 565% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (503 lei) | 84 lei | + 500% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (41 lei) | 20 lei | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 (28 lei) | 15 lei | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (14 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 (19 lei) | 9 lei | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (226 lei) | 16 lei | + 1334% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 162% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 (366 lei) | 69 lei | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (193 lei) | 43 lei | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 (725 lei) | 166 lei | + 336% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (554 lei) | 135 lei | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 19 (92 lei) | 21 lei | + 337% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (25 lei) | 9 lei | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (40 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 662% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (3,501 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (1.77 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (389 lei) | 121 lei | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (42 lei) | 16 lei | + 153% | |
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TOTAL | + 266% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 145 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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