- 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 (30,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (18,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (12,117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (2,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (7,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (4,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (13,329 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (5,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (3,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (2,376 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (17,058 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (3,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (3,022 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 (4,775,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (3,879,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (240,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (2,233,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (1,886,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (120,141 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (78,502 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 777 (946,889 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (181,950 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (18,631 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (30,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (137,778 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (59,263 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (155,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (204,205 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (30,460,220 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (1,840 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 231% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (85,289 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (43,836 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 (15,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (37,273 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 112 (136,175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (9,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.78 (5,824 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.83 (7,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.62 (3,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.92 (4,774 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (55,766 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 81 (99,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (46,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 212 (258,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (121,841 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (25,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (4,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (9,747 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 174 (212,278 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (127,299 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (10,235 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 649 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 15,122,237 Dinar
(CHF 12,411)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,900,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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