Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 106% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (C$44) | C$23 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$27) | C$13 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$22) | C$6 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (C$2.98) | C$2.41 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (C$15) | C$4.70 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (C$7) | C$3.95 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.78 (C$8) | C$4.85 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.67 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.70 (C$6) | C$3.50 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.44 (C$5.82) | C$2.68 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (C$5.00) | C$2.16 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 149% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,627 (C$6,134) | C$2,300 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,084 (C$5,215) | C$1,599 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 145 (C$245) | C$120 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,431 (C$4,111) | C$1,347 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,712 (C$2,896) | C$985 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (C$192) | C$69 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (C$72) | C$60 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (C$925) | C$311 | + 197% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (C$304) | C$140 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (C$30) | C$10 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (C$47) | C$26 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (C$166) | C$70 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (C$86) | C$41 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (C$223) | C$105 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (C$305) | C$120 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,446 (C$58,252) | C$24,609 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (C$3.18) | C$1.69 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (C$122) | C$60 | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (C$58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 140% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (C$19) | C$8 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (C$49) | C$22 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (C$218) | C$77 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (C$14) | C$6 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (C$8) | C$3.11 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (C$78) | C$22 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 144% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 89 (C$150) | C$61 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 44 (C$74) | C$27 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 93 (C$157) | C$118 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 132 (C$223) | C$97 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 22 (C$37) | C$12 | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.62 (C$10) | C$4.71 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$12) | C$7 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (C$995) | C$647 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (C$0.66) | C$0.24 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 141 (C$239) | C$38 | + 527% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 125% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 212 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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