Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (114 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (65 ₪) | 53 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (52 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.80 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (35 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (49 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.67 (20 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.66 (15 ₪) | 3.89 ₪ | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.09 (13 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (51 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.41 (14 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (12 ₪) | 5.33 ₪ | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 148% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,624 (15,283 ₪) | 4,334 ₪ | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,082 (12,997 ₪) | 2,930 ₪ | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 145 (612 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,461 (10,377 ₪) | 2,535 ₪ | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,726 (7,281 ₪) | 1,896 ₪ | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (479 ₪) | 1,255 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (188 ₪) | 114 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 525 (2,213 ₪) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (759 ₪) | 836 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (75 ₪) | 47 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (116 ₪) | 46 ₪ | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (414 ₪) | 338 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (214 ₪) | 161 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (555 ₪) | 427 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (762 ₪) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,117 (127,012 ₪) | 139,410 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (303 ₪) | 148 ₪ | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (148 ₪) | 74 ₪ | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 7% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (48 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (122 ₪) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (543 ₪) | 672 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (35 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (17 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (20 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (20 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (18 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (195 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 89 (374 ₪) | 205 ₪ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 44 (185 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 93 (391 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 132 (556 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 23 (95 ₪) | 41 ₪ | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.62 (24 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (30 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (2,482 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (1.65 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 141 (596 ₪) | 272 ₪ | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (36 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 138 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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