Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 88% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (C$40) | C$20 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$24) | C$10 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$18) | C$5.78 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (C$2.48) | C$1.98 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$4.18 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (C$5.43) | C$3.17 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$16) | C$10 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (C$5.87) | C$4.24 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (C$3.93) | C$3.76 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (C$2.99) | C$3.41 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (C$3.88) | C$2.48 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (C$4.14) | C$1.93 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 161% 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 3,991 (C$5,928) | C$2,136 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (C$4,639) | C$1,257 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (C$238) | C$124 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,486 (C$3,692) | C$1,120 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (C$2,495) | C$805 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 123 (C$183) | C$66 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (C$74) | C$54 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (C$883) | C$311 | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (C$172) | C$97 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (C$19) | C$10 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (C$37) | C$25 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (C$160) | C$60 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (C$81) | C$39 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (C$188) | C$98 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (C$281) | C$117 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 63% 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 32,454 (C$48,198) | C$22,942 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.96 (C$2.91) | C$1.67 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (C$104) | C$67 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (C$52) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 108% 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 12 (C$17) | C$8 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (C$43) | C$22 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (C$186) | C$77 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (C$14) | C$6 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (C$5.93) | C$3.16 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (C$5.93) | C$2.46 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (C$58) | C$20 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Geneva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (C$131) | C$51 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (C$57) | C$27 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (C$177) | C$135 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (C$164) | C$96 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (C$36) | C$10 | + 270% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (C$874) | C$647 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (C$0.50) | C$0.24 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (C$137) | C$37 | + 268% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 106% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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