- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Geneva
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 129% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 4.000 | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.629 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.105 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (Dinar 1.225) | Dinar 1.171 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (Dinar 4.604) | Dinar 1.600 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (Dinar 2.599) | Dinar 0.500 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.340 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (Dinar 3.215) | Dinar 1.650 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (Dinar 2.168) | Dinar 1.300 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (Dinar 1.448) | Dinar 3.910 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (Dinar 2.141) | Dinar 1.132 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (Dinar 1.842) | Dinar 0.270 | + 582% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 284% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (Dinar 2,911) | Dinar 558 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (Dinar 2,365) | Dinar 407 | + 481% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 45 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (Dinar 1,361) | Dinar 314 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (Dinar 1,150) | Dinar 223 | + 416% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 23 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 31 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 777 (Dinar 577) | Dinar 330 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 94 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.607 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 7 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 5% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 63 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 55 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 61 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (Dinar 124) | Dinar 73 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (Dinar 18,564) | Dinar 25,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (Dinar 1.121) | Dinar 0.830 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 30 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 4.670 | + 472% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 154% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.886 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 5.390 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 112 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 21 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.777) | Dinar 3.620 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.78 (Dinar 3.550) | Dinar 3.160 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.83 (Dinar 4.331) | Dinar 3.010 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.62 (Dinar 1.949) | Dinar 1.114 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.92 (Dinar 2.910) | Dinar 2.008 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 7 | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 124% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 81 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 32 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 16 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 212 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 22 | + 607% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 33 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 8 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (Dinar 3.030) | Dinar 2.730 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.941) | Dinar 4.000 | + 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 174 (Dinar 129) | Dinar 193 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (Dinar 0.468) | Dinar 0.040 | + 1070% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 46 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.850 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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