Cost of living
Thurgau compared to Lausanne
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Overview comparison
ThurgauLausanne
Consumer prices in Lausanne are roughly 15% higher than in Thurgau.
Cost of living
| Item | Thurgau | Lausanne |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,677 | 2,600 |
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| Total with rent family | 9,376 | 7,195 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,222 | 1,308 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,424 | 3,864 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,815.47 | 1,595.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,657.02 | 3,147.55 |
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| Food person | 727 | 1,017 |
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| Food family | 2,491 | 2,590 |
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| Transport person | 185.32 | 106.87 |
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| Transport family | 629.42 | 267.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.32 years | 76.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Thurgau | Lausanne |
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| Lunch Menu | 26.76 | 29.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67.08 | 104.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 17.22 | 16.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.94 | 9.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.94 | 5.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 5.17 | 4.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Thurgau | Lausanne |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,194.58 | 1,735.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,609.64 | 1,416.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,341.13 | 3,495.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,167.63 | 2,337.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 142.43 | 212.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 253.05 | 335.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.54 | 56.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Thurgau | Lausanne |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.07 | 3.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,091 | 17,509 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,322 | 11,345 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.05 | 4.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 102.91% | 86.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 51.09 | 35.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.28 | 2.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Thurgau | Lausanne |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 | 2.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.14 | 3.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.92 | 7.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.26 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 27.67 | 30.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 48.12 | 58.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 2.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 1.04 |
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Other
| Item | Thurgau | Lausanne |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 91.36 | 101.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 22.47 | 26.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 160.22 | 134.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 50.39 | 45.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 142.84 | 103.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.41 | 178.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 3,205.53 | 3,144.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,472 | 25,968 |
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