Cost of living in Almería (Spain) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Almería (Spain) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Almería | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.39 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 13 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.67 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.60 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 4.84 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 3.24 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.76 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 2.33 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.88 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 3.18 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Almería (Spain) is 67% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Almería | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €753 (CHF 782) | CHF 3,484 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €481 (CHF 500) | CHF 2,751 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €91 (CHF 95) | CHF 148 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 (CHF 570) | CHF 1,870 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (CHF 364) | CHF 1,348 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (CHF 85) | CHF 122 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 31) | CHF 43 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (CHF 354) | CHF 636 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 82) | CHF 121 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Almería (Spain) is 45% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Almería | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (CHF 81) | CHF 112 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 31) | CHF 63 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (CHF 78) | CHF 134 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (CHF 87) | CHF 201 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Almería (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Almería | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,864 (CHF 21,668) | CHF 31,915 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 1.62 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (CHF 29) | CHF 68 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (CHF 21) | CHF 36 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Almería (Spain) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 61) | CHF 124 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 9 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 4.29 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.61 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.64 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 3.62 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.64 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Almería (Spain) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Almería | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (CHF 28) | CHF 77 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (CHF 46) | CHF 146 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (CHF 40) | CHF 111 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 20 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 5.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (CHF 447) | CHF 589 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.57 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 38) | CHF 89 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 212 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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