Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 112% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (£24) | £15 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (£14) | £5.39 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (£11) | £2.54 | + 342% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.62 (£1.46) | £1.13 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£5.94) | £2.28 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.75 (£3.37) | £1.79 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (£9) | £2.69 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.41 (£3.97) | £1.84 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.53 (£3.18) | £0.85 | + 274% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.42 (£2.17) | £1.60 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (£11) | £7 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.79 (£2.51) | £1.61 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.72 (£2.45) | £1.12 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 147% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 4,066 (£3,657) | £1,159 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,273 (£2,944) | £904 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 202 (£182) | £297 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,195 (£1,974) | £569 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,760 (£1,583) | £453 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 152 (£136) | £125 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 56 (£50) | £25 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (£535) | £386 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (£104) | £110 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (£12) | £7 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (£22) | £12 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 94 (£84) | £44 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (£54) | £26 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (£105) | £54 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (£166) | £74 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 35,571 (£31,994) | £24,333 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.93 (£1.74) | £1.62 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 68 (£61) | £89 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (£31) | £15 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 147% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (£10) | £3.03 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (£26) | £4.55 | + 474% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (£112) | £62 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (£8) | £2.75 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (£3.86) | £1.32 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (£4.46) | £3.71 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (£3.59) | £1.73 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (£3.59) | £1.61 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (£35) | £13 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (£79) | £31 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (£34) | £15 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (£107) | £62 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (£101) | £50 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (£22) | £8 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.73 (£4.26) | £2.86 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (£7) | £3.20 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (£529) | £389 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (£0.30) | £0.09 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (£73) | £32 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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