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Cost of living comparison between Rome (Italy) and Geneva (Switzerland)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rome (Italy) is 34% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €13.27 (CHF 16.35) | CHF 24 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.54 (CHF 9.29) | CHF 13.54 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.86 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 9.60 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 1.81 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 5.96 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 3.97 | 38% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.04 (CHF 7.45) | CHF 8.20 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 3.90 | 44% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 4.30 | 42% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 1.58 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.72 (CHF 8.28) | CHF 12.11 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.98 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 2.84 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.05 | 42% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 41% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,605 (CHF 1,978) | CHF 3,417 | 42% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (CHF 184) | CHF 181 | 2% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 (CHF 29) | CHF 59 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €546 (CHF 672) | CHF 808 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €130 (CHF 160) | CHF 210 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.57 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 10.21 | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8.54 (CHF 10.52) | CHF 25 | 58% |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €93 (CHF 114) | CHF 133 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €36 (CHF 45) | CHF 67 | 33% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €85 (CHF 105) | CHF 128 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €115 (CHF 142) | CHF 161 | 12% |
| Transportation | 16% | ||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,200 (CHF 28,595) | CHF 28,557 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 1.85 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 44) | CHF 68 | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €15.86 (CHF 19.55) | CHF 36 | 45% |
| Personal Care | 39% | ||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €8.41 (CHF 10.36) | CHF 17.23 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.28 (CHF 5.27) | CHF 7.14 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.94 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 5.14 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.79 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 4 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 4.90 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17.33 (CHF 21) | CHF 41 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 39% | ||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 40) | CHF 64 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15.83 (CHF 19.51) | CHF 36 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (CHF 104) | CHF 144 | 28% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €65 (CHF 80) | CHF 120 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.32 (CHF 10.25) | CHF 19.20 | 47% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.27 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 4.85 | 68% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €5.14 (CHF 6.33) | CHF 6.67 | 5% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €142 (CHF 175) | CHF 167 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.54 | 49% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €62 (CHF 76) | CHF 171 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 (CHF 6.16) | CHF 7.76 | 21% |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,407 prices entered by 430 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2013.
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