Cost of living in Babylon, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Babylon, New York (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Babylon, New York | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (CHF 13) | CHF 27 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 1.68 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.87 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 7 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 3.55 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 4.65 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.93 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 2.66 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 12 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 2.80 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.72 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Babylon, New York (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Babylon, New York | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,832 (CHF 2,544) | CHF 3,847 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,386 (CHF 2,143) | CHF 3,155 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $327 (CHF 293) | CHF 165 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,811 (CHF 1,627) | CHF 2,146 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,350 (CHF 1,213) | CHF 1,695 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (CHF 134) | CHF 121 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (CHF 47) | CHF 55 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | $282 (CHF 253) | CHF 547 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (CHF 103) | CHF 180 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (CHF 22) | CHF 26 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Babylon, New York (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (CHF 45) | CHF 94 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CHF 60 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (CHF 82) | CHF 117 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (CHF 91) | CHF 183 | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 140% | |||
Transportation in Babylon, New York (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,495 (CHF 18,409) | CHF 35,571 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 1.91 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $302 (CHF 271) | CHF 68 | + 299% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (CHF 23) | CHF 34 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Babylon, New York (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Babylon, New York | Geneva | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 12 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 125 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 4.29 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.10 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.18 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 5.06 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.59 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 39 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Babylon, New York (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Babylon, New York | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (CHF 33) | CHF 88 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (CHF 27) | CHF 38 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $235 (CHF 211) | CHF 119 | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (CHF 73) | CHF 113 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (CHF 12) | CHF 24 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 4.73 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.09 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $403 (CHF 362) | CHF 589 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (CHF 25) | CHF 81 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 159 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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