- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
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- Geneva
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 118% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 4.000 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.862 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.105 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (Dinar 1.181) | Dinar 1.145 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (Dinar 4.437) | Dinar 1.600 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (Dinar 2.505) | Dinar 0.500 | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.340 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (Dinar 3.099) | Dinar 1.650 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (Dinar 2.090) | Dinar 1.300 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (Dinar 1.395) | Dinar 3.910 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.07 (Dinar 2.196) | Dinar 1.002 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (Dinar 1.775) | Dinar 0.270 | + 557% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 263% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (Dinar 2,805) | Dinar 558 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (Dinar 2,279) | Dinar 407 | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (Dinar 141) | Dinar 45 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (Dinar 1,312) | Dinar 314 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (Dinar 1,108) | Dinar 223 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 23 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 31 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (Dinar 481) | Dinar 292 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 155 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 122 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.798 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 5.709 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 13% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 63 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 55 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 74 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 73 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (Dinar 17,890) | Dinar 25,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (Dinar 1.081) | Dinar 0.830 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 30 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 8 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 146% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.626 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 5.547 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 22 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.887 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (Dinar 3.302) | Dinar 3.203 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (Dinar 4.350) | Dinar 3.171 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.29 (Dinar 2.355) | Dinar 1.200 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.60 (Dinar 2.574) | Dinar 2.503 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 5.240 | + 520% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 31 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 16 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 127 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 22 | + 319% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 33 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 8 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (Dinar 2.920) | Dinar 2.730 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (Dinar 5.725) | Dinar 4.000 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (Dinar 381) | Dinar 410 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (Dinar 0.451) | Dinar 0.040 | + 1027% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 46 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.850 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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