Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (kr215) | kr150 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (kr122) | kr85 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (kr98) | kr38 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.80 (kr14) | kr14 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr66) | kr32 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (kr31) | kr20 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (kr92) | kr43 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.65 (kr37) | kr17 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.66 (kr29) | kr13 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.10 (kr25) | kr9 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (kr93) | kr81 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.44 (kr27) | kr20 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (kr23) | kr10 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,624 (kr28,739) | kr12,078 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,082 (kr24,441) | kr10,088 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 145 (kr1,151) | kr797 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,461 (kr19,514) | kr8,998 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,726 (kr13,691) | kr6,853 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (kr901) | kr621 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (kr353) | kr164 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 525 (kr4,161) | kr2,390 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (kr1,427) | kr488 | + 192% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (kr141) | kr43 | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (kr219) | kr230 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (kr779) | kr622 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (kr403) | kr294 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (kr1,044) | kr789 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (kr1,432) | kr1,009 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,117 (kr238,842) | kr314,482 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (kr15) | kr15 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (kr571) | kr467 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (kr278) | kr407 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (kr90) | kr37 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (kr230) | kr82 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (kr1,021) | kr500 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (kr66) | kr37 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (kr32) | kr31 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (kr37) | kr18 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (kr38) | kr12 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (kr34) | kr17 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (kr366) | kr202 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 116% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 89 (kr704) | kr297 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 44 (kr347) | kr209 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 93 (kr736) | kr455 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 132 (kr1,045) | kr541 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 23 (kr179) | kr77 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.62 (kr45) | kr49 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (kr56) | kr42 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (kr4,667) | kr3,632 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (kr3.11) | kr0.88 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 141 (kr1,121) | kr211 | + 431% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr67) | kr54 | + 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 209 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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