Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 209% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 276% | |||
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Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 276% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Lausanne | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (10,855 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 401% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (5,932 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 279% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (3,959 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 448% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (594 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (3,039 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 296% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 (1,548 Ft) | 936 Ft | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (3,667 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.96 (1,546 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.04 (795 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 161% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.37 (924 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 213% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (4,826 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 318% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (992 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (952 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 413% | |
Housing | + 281% | |||
Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 281% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Lausanne | Szeged | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,503 (976,716 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 517% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,916 (747,577 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 758% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (79,965 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,767 (689,578 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 749% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,201 (468,707 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 825% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 (35,285 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (18,123 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 417% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 (257,672 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (62,426 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (7,069 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 131% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (13,567 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 135% | |||
Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 135% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Lausanne | Szeged | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (48,158 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 152% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (25,964 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 166% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (59,354 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 176% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 (80,658 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 135% | |||
Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 135% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Lausanne | Szeged | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 (10,984,643 Ft) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (707 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (31,650 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 342% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (12,498 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | + 181% | |
Personal Care | + 126% | |||
Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Lausanne | Szeged | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (7,380 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (14,935 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 102 (39,687 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 238% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (3,254 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 213% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.59 (1,791 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.62 (2,192 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (1,133 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 184% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.79 (1,479 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 248% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (17,805 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 851% | |
Entertainment | + 248% | |||
Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 248% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Lausanne | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 74 (28,864 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 455% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (15,196 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 426% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 147 (57,163 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (43,690 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 470% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 19 (7,240 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 453% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (1,965 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 308% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (3,189 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (276,239 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 81% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (139 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 286% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (30,696 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 290% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (3,284 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 198% | |
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TOTAL | + 209% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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