Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 31 (kr216) | kr131 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (kr102) | kr76 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 (kr109) | kr36 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (kr12) | kr9 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (kr63) | kr27 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.60 (kr32) | kr19 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (kr81) | kr47 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (kr30) | kr16 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.76 (kr26) | kr11 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.96 (kr14) | kr10 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (kr119) | kr73 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.67 (kr19) | kr20 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.33 (kr23) | kr12 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,208 (kr22,380) | kr11,838 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,554 (kr17,818) | kr10,086 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 171 (kr1,191) | kr890 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,791 (kr12,497) | kr7,626 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,385 (kr9,663) | kr5,660 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 148 (kr1,035) | kr821 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 49 (kr342) | kr160 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 697 (kr4,861) | kr3,229 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (kr877) | kr861 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (kr89) | kr72 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 24 (kr170) | kr158 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (kr749) | kr804 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 58 (kr404) | kr316 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 129 (kr899) | kr945 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 201 (kr1,404) | kr1,033 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 7% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,629 (kr185,760) | kr234,508 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.71 (kr12) | kr11 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 62 (kr434) | kr504 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (kr253) | kr176 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (kr82) | kr45 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (kr202) | kr121 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (kr865) | kr449 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (kr64) | kr39 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (kr30) | kr31 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 (kr32) | kr30 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.62 (kr25) | kr10 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.64 (kr25) | kr15 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (kr247) | kr244 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (kr530) | kr427 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (kr255) | kr211 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 146 (kr1,019) | kr623 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 127 (kr886) | kr629 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (kr139) | kr80 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.37 (kr37) | kr41 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (kr45) | kr43 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (kr4,106) | kr3,794 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.57 (kr3.94) | kr0.98 | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (kr658) | kr246 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr61) | kr43 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 451 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least kr49,342 (CHF 7,073) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr34,000 in Aarhus.
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