Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Geneva | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (kr205) | kr125 | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (kr129) | kr72 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr105) | kr37 | + 184% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 (kr15) | kr11 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr63) | kr31 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (kr31) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (kr82) | kr52 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.42 (kr35) | kr18 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.67 (kr29) | kr11 | + 156% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.45 (kr27) | kr13 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (kr93) | kr81 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.44 (kr27) | kr19 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (kr23) | - | - | |
Housing | + 156% | |||
Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 156% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Geneva | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 4,046 (kr32,131) | kr10,293 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,152 (kr25,031) | kr7,078 | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 214 (kr1,703) | kr1,303 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,352 (kr18,681) | kr6,025 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,681 (kr13,352) | kr4,137 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (kr902) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (kr361) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (kr4,344) | kr3,019 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (kr1,429) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (kr141) | kr52 | + 173% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (kr219) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (kr780) | kr781 | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (kr403) | kr237 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (kr1,045) | kr597 | + 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (kr1,434) | kr1,050 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,446 (kr273,571) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (kr15) | kr12 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (kr566) | kr388 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (kr273) | kr266 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 18% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Geneva | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (kr91) | kr58 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (kr231) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (kr1,023) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (kr66) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (kr32) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (kr38) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (kr38) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (kr34) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (kr367) | kr181 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Geneva | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 94 (kr749) | kr380 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 45 (kr355) | kr219 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (kr947) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 154 (kr1,223) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 22 (kr176) | kr73 | + 141% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.45 (kr43) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (kr65) | kr33 | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (kr4,674) | kr2,962 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (kr3.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 137 (kr1,089) | kr255 | + 327% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr68) | kr47 | + 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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