- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Geneva
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 4.000 | + 353% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.935 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.105 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (Dinar 1.195) | Dinar 1.184 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (Dinar 4.489) | Dinar 1.600 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (Dinar 2.534) | Dinar 0.500 | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.340 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (Dinar 3.135) | Dinar 1.650 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (Dinar 2.114) | Dinar 1.300 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (Dinar 1.412) | Dinar 3.910 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.07 (Dinar 2.222) | Dinar 1.002 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (Dinar 1.796) | Dinar 0.270 | + 565% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 267% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (Dinar 2,838) | Dinar 558 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (Dinar 2,305) | Dinar 407 | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (Dinar 143) | Dinar 45 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (Dinar 1,327) | Dinar 314 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (Dinar 1,121) | Dinar 223 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 23 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 31 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (Dinar 487) | Dinar 315 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 122 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.798 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 5.709 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 11% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 63 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 55 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 72 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (Dinar 121) | Dinar 73 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (Dinar 18,101) | Dinar 25,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (Dinar 1.093) | Dinar 0.830 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 30 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 8 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 150% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.527 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 4.761 | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 22 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.684) | Dinar 2.887 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (Dinar 3.165) | Dinar 3.289 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.91 (Dinar 4.280) | Dinar 3.234 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (Dinar 2.209) | Dinar 1.231 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.36 (Dinar 2.433) | Dinar 2.503 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 7 | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 32 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 16 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 127 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 21 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 33 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 7 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (Dinar 2.954) | Dinar 2.730 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.792) | Dinar 4.000 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (Dinar 385) | Dinar 410 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (Dinar 0.456) | Dinar 0.040 | + 1040% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 46 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.850 | + 229% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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