Is Lausanne more expensive than St. Gallen?

Lausanne is 0.5% cheaper than St. Gallen overall. Rent is 28.6% higher, groceries 8.2% cheaper, and restaurants 3.1% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, St. Gallen or Lausanne?

St. Gallen has a purchasing power index of 171.7 while Lausanne has 154.8 (NYC = 100). St. Gallen offers better purchasing power.

St. Gallen vs Lausanne: Lausanne is 0.5% cheaper, rent 29% higher (2026)

Category	🇨🇭 St. Gallen	🇨🇭 Lausanne	Difference
Cost of Living	78.2	77.8	-0.5%
Rent	40.9	52.6	+28.6%
Groceries	109.2	100.3	-8.2%
Restaurants	115.1	111.5	-3.1%
Purchasing Power	171.7	154.8	-9.8%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

Explore

🇨🇭 Cost of Living in St. Gallen

Explore

🇨🇭 Cost of Living in Lausanne

Explore

🇨🇭 Should I Move to St. Gallen?

Explore

🇨🇭 Should I Move to Lausanne?

Tax Calculators

See detailed income tax brackets and net salary calculations for St. Gallen and Lausanne.

🇨🇭 Switzerland Tax Calculator

Income tax rates, brackets & net salary

🇨🇭 St. Gallen vs 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Add your salary for a personalized comparison