Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 374% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 372% | |||
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| Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 372% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (COL$117,311) | COL$21,103 | + 456% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (COL$70,963) | COL$13,687 | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (COL$48,806) | COL$9,718 | + 402% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 (COL$8,390) | COL$2,905 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (COL$40,218) | COL$6,558 | + 513% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (COL$21,321) | COL$3,202 | + 566% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (COL$48,572) | COL$8,303 | + 485% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.72 (COL$21,658) | COL$5,932 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (COL$11,328) | COL$2,068 | + 448% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.25 (COL$14,910) | COL$3,028 | + 392% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (COL$68,674) | COL$33,141 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (COL$11,073) | COL$4,483 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 (COL$11,756) | COL$2,380 | + 394% | |
| Housing | + 619% | |||
| Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 619% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,771 (COL$12,727,935) | COL$1,346,860 | + 845% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,051 (COL$9,419,991) | COL$885,082 | + 964% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 196 (COL$899,584) | COL$243,779 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,860 (COL$8,542,564) | COL$860,250 | + 893% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,364 (COL$6,264,348) | COL$567,396 | + 1004% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 90 (COL$415,359) | COL$132,075 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (COL$208,513) | COL$66,929 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 660 (COL$3,033,201) | COL$1,401,850 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (COL$734,850) | COL$261,832 | + 181% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (COL$83,209) | COL$10,305 | + 707% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (COL$141,588) | COL$17,599 | + 705% | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 166% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (COL$566,144) | COL$177,236 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (COL$305,640) | COL$130,850 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 144 (COL$661,952) | COL$294,164 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (COL$846,761) | COL$211,378 | + 301% | |
| Transportation | + 246% | |||
| Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 246% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,154 (COL$129,306,201) | COL$48,458,500 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (COL$8,565) | COL$4,564 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (COL$352,095) | COL$76,922 | + 358% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (COL$147,114) | COL$34,915 | + 321% | |
| Personal Care | + 331% | |||
| Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 331% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lausanne | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (COL$86,877) | COL$14,031 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (COL$175,811) | COL$10,974 | + 1502% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (COL$505,371) | COL$76,331 | + 562% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (COL$38,302) | COL$18,740 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (COL$18,172) | COL$12,934 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (COL$28,522) | COL$14,635 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (COL$13,333) | COL$6,606 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (COL$18,964) | COL$4,052 | + 368% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (COL$209,587) | COL$16,168 | + 1196% | |
| Entertainment | + 503% | |||
| Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 503% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lausanne | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (COL$367,241) | COL$27,375 | + 1241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (COL$183,033) | COL$20,946 | + 774% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 129 (COL$592,016) | COL$116,200 | + 409% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (COL$517,955) | COL$69,355 | + 647% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (COL$78,298) | COL$13,033 | + 501% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (COL$23,126) | COL$5,191 | + 346% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (COL$35,414) | COL$4,714 | + 651% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (COL$3,251,764) | COL$1,748,000 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (COL$1,640) | COL$184 | + 790% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (COL$361,335) | COL$81,253 | + 345% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (COL$39,026) | COL$5,827 | + 570% | |
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TOTAL | + 374% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 163 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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