Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 196% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 280% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 280% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (224元) | 47元 | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (137元) | 36元 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (115元) | 12元 | + 892% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (15元) | 12元 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (79元) | 17元 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (34元) | 10元 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (89元) | 54元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.78 (42元) | 15元 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.67 (32元) | 6元 | + 422% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.70 (32元) | 6元 | + 414% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (101元) | 79元 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.44 (30元) | 8元 | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (26元) | 10元 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 190% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,627 (31,550元) | 13,993元 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,084 (26,822元) | 8,120元 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 145 (1,262元) | 382元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,431 (21,147元) | 7,358元 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,712 (14,894元) | 4,126元 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (988元) | 193元 | + 413% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (372元) | 91元 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (4,758元) | 1,862元 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (1,565元) | 560元 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (154元) | 34元 | + 356% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (240元) | 56元 | + 330% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (855元) | 441元 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (442元) | 252元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (1,145元) | 497元 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (1,571元) | 797元 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 146% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,446 (299,616元) | 154,765元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (16元) | 8元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (629元) | 249元 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (299元) | 38元 | + 693% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 186% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (99元) | 28元 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (252元) | 46元 | + 453% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (1,120元) | 242元 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (72元) | 43元 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (36元) | 38元 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (41元) | 25元 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (42元) | 10元 | + 336% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (37元) | 14元 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (402元) | 86元 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 242% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 242% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Geneva | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 89 (772元) | 239元 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 44 (381元) | 120元 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 93 (807元) | 951元 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 132 (1,146元) | 200元 | + 473% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 22 (189元) | 73元 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.62 (49元) | 28元 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (61元) | 10元 | + 485% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (5,119元) | 3,423元 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (3.41元) | 0.41元 | + 723% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 141 (1,229元) | 389元 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (74元) | 20元 | + 271% | |
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TOTAL | + 196% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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