Travel budget and cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) how much does a trip cost?

Lausanne travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Lausanne

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Lausanne for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Lausanne compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Lausanne in 2024 is 50% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Lausanne in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Lausanne by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lausanne

Lunch

$ 29/person
($ 24 to $ 46)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 60/person
($ 51 to $ 85)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 17/person
($ 15 to $ 21)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 9 for 500ml
($ 6.8 to $ 12)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.4/cup
($ 3.4 to $ 6.8)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 4.7/can
($ 3.4 to $ 5.6)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 4.1/bottle
($ 2.9 to $ 5.1)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lausanne

1-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 60 to $ 578)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 59 to $ 670)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 170/night
($ 73 to $ 378)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 224/night
($ 123 to $ 466)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 352/night
($ 153 to $ 1050)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 174/month
($ 80 to $ 630)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 262/month
($ 80 to $ 912)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 287/month
($ 83 to $ 855)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 168/month
($ 73 to $ 637)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 347/month
($ 86 to $ 1296)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Lausanne

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.7/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 5.1)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.6)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 6.8/12 eggs
($ 4 to $ 8.1)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 28/kg
($ 17 to $ 32)

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130% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.8)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 6.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lausanne

Bus ticket

$ 4.3/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 5.6)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.4/km
($ 3 to $ 4.5)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

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123% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.4
($ 7 to $ 12)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 73/24hrs
($ 38 to $ 257)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Lausanne

Cinema

$ 24/ticket
($ 20 to $ 29)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 44/hr
($ 34 to $ 46)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lausanne

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 9.3 to $ 12)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 106
($ 46 to $ 148)

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104% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 59
($ 34 to $ 91)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich

$ 980
(fair price: $ 747)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1447
(fair price: $ 1210)

Los Angeles → Zurich

$ 1182
(fair price: $ 924)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1489
(fair price: $ 1202)

Toronto → Zurich

$ 1021
(fair price: $ 871)

Edinburgh → Zurich

$ 267
(fair price: $ 208)