Switzerland vs Switzerland · 172 km apart
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Switzerland
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Zürich | Lausanne | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $19.11 | $14.70 | Lausanne |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $76.44 | $58.80 | Lausanne |
| Cappuccino | $5.73 | $4.41 | Lausanne |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $433 | $333 | Lausanne |
| Monthly public transport pass | $70.07 | $53.90 | Lausanne |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $185 | $142 | Lausanne |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $53.51 | $41.16 | Lausanne |
| Fitness club membership | $53.51 | $41.16 | Lausanne |
| Cinema ticket | $14.01 | $10.78 | Lausanne |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,357 | $978 | Lausanne |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $944 | $680 | Lausanne |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,832 | $2,040 | Lausanne |
| Total single-person budget | $2,218 | $1,660 | Lausanne |
| Average net salary | $8,060 | $6,200 |
Lausanne is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Zürich runs about $2,218 versus $1,660 in Lausanne — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Zürich 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 Zürich · Full cost of living in Lausanne