Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Nantes (France) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.38 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.74 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 3.61 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 4.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.93 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 2.44 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 3.46 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.73 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,226 (CHF 1,152) | CHF 3,818 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €841 (CHF 790) | CHF 3,096 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (CHF 157) | CHF 163 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 (CHF 651) | CHF 2,213 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 (CHF 533) | CHF 1,728 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (CHF 87) | CHF 121 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 42 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €412 (CHF 388) | CHF 547 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (CHF 98) | CHF 180 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 (CHF 99) | CHF 96 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 58 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (CHF 92) | CHF 123 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (CHF 90) | CHF 193 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,876 (CHF 20,560) | CHF 34,446 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.92 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (CHF 52) | CHF 70 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 20) | CHF 34 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (CHF 22) | CHF 129 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 4.29 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 5.10 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 4.48 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.59 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 42 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nantes | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 84 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 18) | CHF 43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 119 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (CHF 49) | CHF 130 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 23 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.90 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 8 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (CHF 451) | CHF 589 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.33 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (CHF 38) | CHF 110 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 97 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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