Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bristol | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.56 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 11 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.12 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.78 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.87 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.81 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 4.64 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.84 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 11 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.34 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 4.28 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.55 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.38 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 3.69 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.14 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 2.41 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.64 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.76 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bristol | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,110 (CHF 2,356) | CHF 2,975 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,441 (CHF 1,610) | CHF 2,075 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £211 (CHF 235) | CHF 203 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,437 (CHF 1,605) | CHF 1,784 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,320 (CHF 1,474) | CHF 1,391 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £210 (CHF 234) | CHF 106 | + 120% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (CHF 32) | CHF 45 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | £477 (CHF 533) | CHF 647 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £107 (CHF 119) | CHF 160 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £10 (CHF 11) | CHF 19 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (CHF 18) | CHF 31 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 39% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £76 (CHF 85) | CHF 123 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (CHF 38) | CHF 62 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £89 (CHF 100) | CHF 156 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (CHF 76) | CHF 184 | - 59% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £30,130 (CHF 33,646) | CHF 31,413 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.08 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £83 (CHF 93) | CHF 70 | + 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £21 (CHF 24) | CHF 32 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 51% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bristol | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.13 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 19 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £60 (CHF 67) | CHF 110 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.08 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.14 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 3.96 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.91 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.59 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 2.90 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 4.13 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (CHF 18) | CHF 46 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 39% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bristol | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (CHF 39) | CHF 92 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (CHF 20) | CHF 40 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £68 (CHF 76) | CHF 114 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (CHF 68) | CHF 113 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.81 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 5.04 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £520 (CHF 581) | CHF 708 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.36 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (CHF 56) | CHF 82 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (CHF 13) | CHF 9 | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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