- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Saudi Arabia
- Geneva
- Al Qurayyat
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Al Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 16% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (﷼ 99) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (﷼ 60) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (﷼ 39) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (﷼ 25) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (﷼ 56) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 472% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 202% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (﷼ 15,552) | ﷼ 1,200 | + 1196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (﷼ 12,634) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 1163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (﷼ 782) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (﷼ 7,272) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (﷼ 6,143) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (﷼ 391) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (﷼ 256) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 777 (﷼ 3,083) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (﷼ 592) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (﷼ 61) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (﷼ 99) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (﷼ 449) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (﷼ 193) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (﷼ 507) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (﷼ 665) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (﷼ 99,190) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (﷼ 5.99) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (﷼ 278) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (﷼ 143) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (﷼ 51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (﷼ 121) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 112 (﷼ 443) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.78 (﷼ 19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.83 (﷼ 23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.62 (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.92 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (﷼ 182) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 81 (﷼ 323) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (﷼ 153) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 212 (﷼ 843) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (﷼ 397) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (﷼ 82) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (﷼ 32) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 174 (﷼ 691) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (﷼ 2.50) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (﷼ 415) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 618 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 8,131
(CHF 2,049)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 3,700
in Al Qurayyat.
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