Cost of Living in Lausanne
Summary of cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,505.1$ (5,248.2Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,779.1$ (1,435.3Fr.), excluding rent.
- Lausanne is 25.3% more expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lausanne is, on average, 19.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.50 Fr. | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 110.00 Fr. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 17.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.82 Fr. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.12 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.52 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.80 Fr. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.06 Fr. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.65 Fr. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.81 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.71 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.80 Fr. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 18.74 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 Fr. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.77 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 Fr. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.57 Fr. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.92 Fr. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.85 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.08 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.43 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.06 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.59 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.00 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.90 Fr. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 78.00 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.60 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 54.00 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.77 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,800.00 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,500.00 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 253.79 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 30.84 Fr. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 45.25 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 60.42 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 39.17 Fr. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,250.00 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 27,600.00 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 83.43 Fr. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 56.49 Fr. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 115.57 Fr. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 150.00 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,512.00 Fr. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,230.00 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,811.11 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,366.67 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,687.72 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,170.57 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,987.06 Fr. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.44 |
Prices in Lausanne
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Last update: 29 October 2025
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Currently I am in Uganda I will be joining EPFL for my PhD training in ctober. I am trying to make a budget to submit to my funders.
Your response is highly welcome.
Kind regards
Benjamen Bakehena BSc, MSc.
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Research Assistant Medical and Molecular Biology laboratories
Makerere University, CHS, Mulago-Kampala, Uganda