Pully Lausanne Budget Guide
Emergency Numbers: Police:
117| Medical / Fire:144| Local Currency:CHF(1 USD ≈0.9CHF)
Map of Budget Spots
Section titled “Map of Budget Spots”Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation
Section titled “Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation”No budget hostels or emergency shelters found inside this district.
Cheap Groceries & Free Meals
Section titled “Cheap Groceries & Free Meals”- Supermarket Discount Hours: 18:00 - 19:00 (often 30-50% off perishables)
- Best Cheap Eats: Migros/Coop takeaway sandwiches and M-Budget/Prix Garantie bakery items
Discount Supermarkets
Section titled “Discount Supermarkets”| Supermarket | Best Budget Buys | Address (Google Maps) |
|---|---|---|
| Migros Pully | M-Budget brand pasta, bread, and canned goods | Avenue de la Gare 15, 1009 Pully |
| Coop Supermarché Pully | Prix Garantie brand staples | Avenue de la Gare 12, 1009 Pully |
Free Meals & Food Banks
Section titled “Free Meals & Food Banks”No free meal centers or food pantries located directly in this district.
Free Water & Public Restrooms
Section titled “Free Water & Public Restrooms”Free Drinking Water Points
Section titled “Free Drinking Water Points”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Pully Plage Fountain | Chemin des Bains, 1009 Pully | Public drinking fountain located near the beach entrance, operational during warmer months |
| Pully Gare Fountain | Avenue de la Gare, 1009 Pully | Public fountain located near the station entrance |
Free Public Toilets
Section titled “Free Public Toilets”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Hours & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pully Plage Public Toilets | Quai Milliquet, 1009 Pully | Publicly accessible toilets near the waterfront, open daily |
Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers
Section titled “Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers”Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets
Section titled “Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets”| Place | Address (Google Maps) | Wi-Fi & Desk Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque de Pully | Avenue de la Gare 17, 1009 Pully | Free Wi-Fi and quiet study space; power sockets available in designated areas |
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Cheap Showers & Public Baths
Section titled “Cheap Showers & Public Baths”No cheap public bathhouses or drop-in showers found inside this district. A budget gym day-pass is often the best alternative.
Getting Around Cheaply
Section titled “Getting Around Cheaply”- Best Way to Move Around: Walking (district is compact) or TL Bus/Train
- Standard Fare:
3.7CHF - Transit Scams to Avoid: None
SIM Cards & Internet
Section titled “SIM Cards & Internet”- Best Budget Carrier: Swype / Yallo / Digital Republic
- How to Keep Data Costs Low: Digital Republic 0.4 Mbit/s line at 4 CHF/month for basic connectivity and 2FA, or Swype prepaid eSIM.
Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid
Section titled “Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid”Common Local Scams
Section titled “Common Local Scams”| Scam | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| None | N/A |
Areas to Avoid at Night:
Section titled “Areas to Avoid at Night:”None