- 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 (29,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (17,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (11,888 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (1,972 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (7,411 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (4,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (13,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (5,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (3,491 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (2,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (16,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.99 (3,578 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (2,965 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 (4,685,788 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (3,806,413 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (235,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (2,191,006 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (1,850,878 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (117,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (77,020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 777 (929,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (178,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (18,279 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (29,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (135,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (58,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (152,617 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (200,350 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 (29,885,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (1,805 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (83,678 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (43,008 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 13 (15,302 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (36,569 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 112 (133,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (9,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.78 (5,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.83 (6,972 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.62 (3,138 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.92 (4,684 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (54,713 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 81 (97,386 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (46,023 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 212 (253,944 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (119,540 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (23,612 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (4,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (9,563 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 528 (630,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (753 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (124,896 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (10,041 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 573 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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 16,515,448 Dinar
(CHF 13,816)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,400,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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