Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.33 (CHF 5.95) | CHF 16 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.39 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.67 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.77 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.42 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 3.66 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.19 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.95 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.64 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.65 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.92 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 2.01 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.99 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 2.61 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.79 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,262 (CHF 1,409) | CHF 3,991 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £861 (CHF 962) | CHF 3,124 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (CHF 173) | CHF 160 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £945 (CHF 1,055) | CHF 2,486 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £666 (CHF 743) | CHF 1,680 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £86 (CHF 96) | CHF 365 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (CHF 26) | CHF 50 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £293 (CHF 327) | CHF 594 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (CHF 85) | CHF 116 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (CHF 81) | CHF 108 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (CHF 32) | CHF 54 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £99 (CHF 111) | CHF 126 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (CHF 61) | CHF 189 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 28% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,754 (CHF 25,400) | CHF 32,454 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.77 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 1.97 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (CHF 49) | CHF 70 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £1.92 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (CHF 86) | CHF 125 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.51 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 9 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 4.29 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.70 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 4.96 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.92 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 3.99 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 3.99 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 37% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (CHF 34) | CHF 88 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £77 (CHF 86) | CHF 119 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (CHF 72) | CHF 110 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.49 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 4.87 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 8 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (CHF 495) | CHF 589 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.16 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (CHF 39) | CHF 92 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (CHF 14) | CHF 9 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
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These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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