- 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 (30,245 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (18,147 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (12,031 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (1,996 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (7,501 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (4,234 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (13,235 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (5,238 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (3,533 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (2,359 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (16,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (3,488 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (3,000 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 (4,742,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (3,852,226 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (238,583 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (2,217,376 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (1,873,155 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (119,291 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (77,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 777 (940,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (180,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (18,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (30,245 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (136,803 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (58,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (154,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (202,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (30,244,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (1,827 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (84,685 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (43,526 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 (15,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (37,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 112 (135,212 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (9,412 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.78 (5,783 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.83 (7,056 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.62 (3,175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.92 (4,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (55,371 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 81 (98,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (46,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 212 (257,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (120,979 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (23,896 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (4,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (9,678 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 174 (210,777 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (762 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (126,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (10,162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 15,133,996 Dinar
(CHF 12,510)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
14,000,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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