- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Iraq
- Geneva
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (29,965 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (17,979 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (11,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (1,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (7,431 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (4,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (13,113 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (5,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (3,500 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (2,337 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (16,781 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.07 (3,678 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (2,973 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (4,698,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (3,816,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (236,380 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (2,196,900 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (1,855,857 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (118,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (77,227 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (806,097 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 155 (185,674 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (19,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (31,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (135,540 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (58,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (153,028 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (200,888 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 7% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (29,965,459 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (1,810 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 225% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (83,903 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (41,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (14,112 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (33,051 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (152,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (10,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (5,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (7,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.29 (3,944 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.60 (4,311 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (54,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (95,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (46,147 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 127 (152,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (119,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (21,061 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (4,890 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (9,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (637,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (755 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (125,232 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (10,068 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 434 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 7% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 14,260,728 Dinar
(CHF 11,898)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,300,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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