Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 206% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
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Food | + 199% | |||
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Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 199% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Geneva | Colombo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (9,383 ₨) | 942 ₨ | + 896% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (5,343 ₨) | 1,644 ₨ | + 225% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (4,306 ₨) | 842 ₨ | + 411% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (581 ₨) | 474 ₨ | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (2,364 ₨) | 697 ₨ | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.55 (1,227 ₨) | 655 ₨ | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (3,549 ₨) | 2,171 ₨ | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.65 (1,604 ₨) | 2,234 ₨ | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.93 (1,012 ₨) | 435 ₨ | + 133% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.66 (919 ₨) | 498 ₨ | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (4,241 ₨) | 4,530 ₨ | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.80 (967 ₨) | 429 ₨ | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.72 (938 ₨) | 178 ₨ | + 426% | |
Housing | + 524% | |||
Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 524% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Geneva | Colombo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,847 (1,327,912 ₨) | 212,443 ₨ | + 525% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,155 (1,089,086 ₨) | 80,638 ₨ | + 1251% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 165 (56,804 ₨) | 20,200 ₨ | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,146 (740,836 ₨) | 83,231 ₨ | + 790% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,695 (585,229 ₨) | 50,473 ₨ | + 1059% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 121 (41,848 ₨) | 22,756 ₨ | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (18,971 ₨) | 2,546 ₨ | + 645% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (188,798 ₨) | 99,988 ₨ | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (62,100 ₨) | 48,086 ₨ | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (4,474 ₨) | 2,983 ₨ | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (8,909 ₨) | 1,968 ₨ | + 353% | |
Clothes | + 147% | |||
Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 147% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Geneva | Colombo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 94 (32,372 ₨) | 6,462 ₨ | + 401% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (20,624 ₨) | 9,648 ₨ | + 114% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (40,429 ₨) | 25,919 ₨ | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 183 (63,074 ₨) | 22,399 ₨ | + 182% | |
Transportation | + 114% | |||
Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Geneva | Colombo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 35,571 (12,278,236 ₨) | 18,077,000 ₨ | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (661 ₨) | 375 ₨ | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 68 (23,507 ₨) | 3,718 ₨ | + 532% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (11,901 ₨) | 1,485 ₨ | + 701% | |
Personal Care | + 214% | |||
Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 214% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Geneva | Colombo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (4,026 ₨) | 2,364 ₨ | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (10,020 ₨) | 1,100 ₨ | + 811% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (43,129 ₨) | 3,093 ₨ | + 1294% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (3,171 ₨) | 1,292 ₨ | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (1,480 ₨) | 1,163 ₨ | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (1,760 ₨) | 570 ₨ | + 209% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.06 (1,747 ₨) | 1,387 ₨ | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.59 (1,584 ₨) | 274 ₨ | + 477% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (13,493 ₨) | 1,593 ₨ | + 747% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Geneva | Colombo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (30,436 ₨) | 5,809 ₨ | + 424% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (13,163 ₨) | 1,689 ₨ | + 679% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (41,150 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 705% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (38,945 ₨) | 10,014 ₨ | + 289% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (8,418 ₨) | 1,586 ₨ | + 431% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.73 (1,633 ₨) | 611 ₨ | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (2,601 ₨) | 805 ₨ | + 223% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (203,151 ₨) | 253,140 ₨ | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (115 ₨) | 61 ₨ | + 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (28,115 ₨) | 8,045 ₨ | + 249% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (2,814 ₨) | 7,886 ₨ | - 64% | |
TOTAL | + 206% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 322 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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