Cost of Living in Lausanne
Summary of cost of living in Lausanne, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,377.6$ (5,068.3Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,737.4$ (1,380.7Fr.), excluding rent.
- Lausanne is 23.1% more expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lausanne is, on average, 14.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 33.35 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 138.42 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 21.39 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.07 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.07 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.06 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.19 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.43 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.27 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.75 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.94 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.35 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 11.83 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.86 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 20.52 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.93 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.99 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.48 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.70 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.83 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.37 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.78 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.91 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 99.41 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8.18 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.70 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 88.33 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.22 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 41,273.28 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 40,895.78 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 286.04 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 38.80 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 56.94 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 73.78 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 52.43 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 25.17 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,815.12 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 34,729.96 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 113.02 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 66.60 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 151.02 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 204.20 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,975.58 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,658.71 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,763.56 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,108.08 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,903.68 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,385.69 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,231.97 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.28 |
Prices in Lausanne
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Last update: 11 December 2025
Last update: 11 December 2025
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