Switzerland vs Switzerland · 144 km apart
Switzerland
single / month
Cheaper overallSwitzerland
single / month
| Expense | Aarau | Lausanne | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $13.23 | $14.70 | Aarau |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $52.92 | $58.80 | Aarau |
| Cappuccino | $3.97 | $4.41 | Aarau |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $300 | $333 | Aarau |
| Monthly public transport pass | $48.51 | $53.90 | Aarau |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $128 | $142 | Aarau |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $37.04 | $41.16 | Aarau |
| Fitness club membership | $37.04 | $41.16 | Aarau |
| Cinema ticket | $9.70 | $10.78 | Aarau |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $857 | $978 | Aarau |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $596 | $680 | Aarau |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,788 | $2,040 | Aarau |
| Total single-person budget | $1,478 | $1,660 | Aarau |
| Average net salary | $5,580 | $6,200 |
Aarau is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Aarau runs about $1,478 versus $1,660 in Lausanne — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Lausanne leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Aarau · Full cost of living in Lausanne