- 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 (30,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (18,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (12,064 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (2,002 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (7,521 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (4,246 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (13,271 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (5,253 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (3,542 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (2,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (16,983 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.07 (3,723 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (3,008 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 (4,755,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (3,862,733 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (239,233 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (2,223,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (1,878,263 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (119,617 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (78,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (815,830 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (186,544 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (19,798 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (31,955 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (137,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (59,005 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (154,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (203,314 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 (30,327,247 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (1,832 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (84,916 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (42,125 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 (14,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (33,450 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (154,534 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (9,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (5,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.91 (7,171 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (3,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.36 (4,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (54,767 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (96,518 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (46,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 127 (154,498 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (121,309 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (21,315 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (4,949 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (9,705 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (645,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (764 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (126,744 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (10,190 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 523 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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 14,199,142 Dinar
(CHF 11,705)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,100,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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