Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Geneva (Switzerland) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 29 ($31) | $14 | 130% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 14 ($15) | $8 | 100% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 13 ($14) | $3.69 | 285% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.65 ($1.79) | $0.78 | 129% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 8 ($8) | $2.60 | 225% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 4.60 ($5.00) | $3.97 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 12 ($13) | $7 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 4.84 ($5.26) | $3.76 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 3.24 ($3.52) | $1.69 | 108% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 2.14 ($2.33) | $2.89 | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 18 ($19) | $17 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.70 ($2.94) | $1.46 | 101% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 3.27 ($3.56) | $1.95 | 83% |
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Geneva (Switzerland) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 3,935 ($4,276) | $1,785 | 140% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 2,794 ($3,036) | $1,309 | 132% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 148 ($161) | $138 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,809 ($1,966) | $1,159 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,301 ($1,414) | $816 | 73% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 122 ($132) | $70 | 89% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 43 ($47) | $40 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 636 ($691) | $330 | 110% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 121 ($132) | $102 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 13 ($14) | $10 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 25 ($27) | $17 | 54% |
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Geneva (Switzerland) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 112 ($121) | $41 | 199% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 57 ($62) | $61 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 134 ($146) | $93 | 57% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 201 ($219) | $100 | 119% |
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Geneva (Switzerland) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 31,915 ($34,682) | $23,164 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.58 ($1.72) | $0.60 | 187% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 67 ($73) | $24 | 205% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 36 ($39) | $19 | 111% |
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 6% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Geneva (Switzerland) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 12 ($13) | $5.07 | 151% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 29 ($32) | $84 | 62% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 124 ($135) | $105 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 9 ($10) | $5.80 | 72% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.29 ($4.66) | $3.97 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.64 ($5.04) | $5.41 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.62 ($3.94) | $2.79 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.64 ($3.95) | $2.14 | 85% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 36 ($39) | $17 | 133% |
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Geneva (Switzerland) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 77 ($84) | $46 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 36 ($40) | $25 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 146 ($159) | $106 | 49% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 113 ($122) | $67 | 84% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 21 ($23) | $10 | 118% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 5.11 ($5.55) | $4.50 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 7 ($8) | $5.64 | 40% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 589 ($640) | $430 | 49% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.57 ($0.61) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 89 ($96) | $81 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 9 ($10) | $6 | 56% |
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For example, you would need at least $10,358 (CHF 9,532) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,800 in Charlottesville, Virginia.