Location comparison
Lausanne vs Genève
Taxes, health insurance & cost of living compared
What does living in Lausanne cost compared to Genève? An objective comparison of annual location costs for a reference profile, based on official data (FTA, FOPH, ElCom).
In short
In Genève you pay around CHF 27,693/year, in Lausanne CHF 30,743/year. Genève is CHF 3,050/year cheaper.
Municipal average for a reference profile. For your address and income it can differ significantly.
| Metric | Lausanne | Genève |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax (reference CHF 100'000) | CHF 16,721 | CHF 15,484 |
| Health insurance (adult/month) | CHF 721 | CHF 771 |
| Electricity (household/year) | CHF 1,369 | CHF 1,099 |
| Total annual costs (reference profile) | CHF 30,743 | CHF 27,693 |
| Rank cheapest CH municipalities | Rank 2,084 of 2,110 | Rank 1,324 of 2,110 |
Values are an approximation at the municipal level for a reference profile (couple without children, CHF 100'000 income). Address- and income-exact figures are in the report. Ubivo doesn't judge. The data shows the difference.
This is the municipal average, not your number.
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