- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Saudi Arabia
- Geneva
- Al Qurayyat
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Al Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (﷼ 96) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (﷼ 58) | ﷼ 23 | + 151% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (﷼ 38) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 8 | + 198% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 169% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (﷼ 42) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 6.00 | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 462% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (﷼ 54) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.07 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 490% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 377% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 198% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (﷼ 15,084) | ﷼ 1,200 | + 1157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (﷼ 12,253) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 1125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (﷼ 759) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (﷼ 7,053) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (﷼ 5,958) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (﷼ 379) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (﷼ 248) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (﷼ 2,588) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (﷼ 592) | ﷼ 500 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 40 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (﷼ 101) | ﷼ 25 | + 305% | |
Clothes | + 127% | |||
Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 127% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (﷼ 435) | ﷼ 150 | + 190% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (﷼ 187) | ﷼ 100 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (﷼ 491) | ﷼ 200 | + 146% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (﷼ 645) | ﷼ 200 | + 222% | |
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 (﷼ 96,202) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (﷼ 5.81) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (﷼ 269) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (﷼ 134) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (﷼ 45) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (﷼ 106) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (﷼ 490) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (﷼ 30) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.91 (﷼ 23) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 8 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.36 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 10 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (﷼ 174) | ﷼ 20 | + 769% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (﷼ 306) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (﷼ 148) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 127 (﷼ 490) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (﷼ 385) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (﷼ 68) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (﷼ 2,047) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (﷼ 2.42) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (﷼ 402) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (﷼ 32) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 143% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CHF
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 143% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 8,253
(CHF 2,145)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 3,400
in Al Qurayyat.
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