Is Vaud more expensive than Valais?

Valais is the cheaper of the two: total monthly cost of living for a single adult is CHF 2,678 vs CHF 3,686 — a difference of CHF 1,008/month.

What is the average rent in Vaud?

A 1-bedroom flat in Lausanne averages around CHF 1,900/month, while a 3-bedroom is around CHF 3,400/month.

Standard adult health insurance with a CHF 300 franchise averages around CHF 340/month in Valais.

Monthly costs for a single adult, mid-range lifestyle. Updated Jun 2026.

Vaud

CHF 3’686/mo

Valais

CHF 2’678/mo

Cost	Vaud	Valais	Difference
Rent (1BR, city center)	CHF 1’900	CHF 1’200	+CHF 700
Health insurance	CHF 420	CHF 340	+CHF 80
Groceries	CHF 660	CHF 520	+CHF 140
Eating out	CHF 416	CHF 318	+CHF 98
Transport	CHF 70	CHF 80	−CHF 10
Utilities	CHF 220	CHF 220	—
Total / month	CHF 3’686	CHF 2’678	CHF 1,008