Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 48% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Grenoble (France) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.66 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.18 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.80 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 3.53 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.84 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.79 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.72 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,263 (CHF 1,218) | CHF 3,713 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €941 (CHF 907) | CHF 2,983 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (CHF 107) | CHF 202 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (CHF 781) | CHF 2,383 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €611 (CHF 590) | CHF 1,633 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €74 (CHF 71) | CHF 152 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 26) | CHF 45 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (CHF 361) | CHF 594 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (CHF 66) | CHF 116 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 34% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 87) | CHF 108 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 34) | CHF 54 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 85) | CHF 126 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (CHF 99) | CHF 189 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 24% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,824 (CHF 23,943) | CHF 32,454 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 1.93 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (CHF 55) | CHF 66 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.51 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 125 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.29 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.96 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.99 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 3.99 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CHF 19) | CHF 39 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 31) | CHF 88 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 38 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (CHF 45) | CHF 119 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (CHF 56) | CHF 117 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 4.87 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (CHF 446) | CHF 589 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.33 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (CHF 42) | CHF 92 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 155 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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