Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 96% 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) | £13 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (£15) | £6 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (£12) | £3.87 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (£1.62) | £1.20 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (£8) | £3.27 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (£3.65) | £2.36 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (£9) | £5.27 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.78 (£4.40) | £2.35 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.67 (£3.38) | £1.03 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.70 (£3.40) | £2.83 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (£11) | £9 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.44 (£3.17) | £1.79 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (£2.72) | £1.34 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 133% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,627 (£3,341) | £953 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,084 (£2,840) | £1,073 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 145 (£134) | £297 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,431 (£2,239) | £702 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,712 (£1,577) | £544 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (£105) | £125 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (£39) | £25 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (£504) | £418 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (£166) | £129 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (£16) | £7 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (£25) | £13 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (£90) | £69 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (£47) | £37 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (£121) | £99 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (£166) | £52 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,446 (£31,725) | £17,412 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (£1.73) | £1.52 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (£67) | £65 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (£32) | £18 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 113% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (£10) | £2.31 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (£27) | £4.96 | + 439% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (£119) | £94 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (£8) | £2.68 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (£3.76) | £1.57 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (£4.35) | £4.18 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (£4.41) | £2.17 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (£3.94) | £1.68 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (£43) | £13 | + 232% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Geneva | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 89 (£82) | £61 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 44 (£40) | £15 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 93 (£85) | £83 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 132 (£121) | £72 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 22 (£20) | £7 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.62 (£5.18) | £3.57 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£6) | £4.42 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (£542) | £502 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (£0.36) | £0.09 | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 141 (£130) | £50 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (£8) | £11 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 158 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
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