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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 28 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.72 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.53 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.16 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 4.56 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 5.06 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 3.70 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.42 (CHF 5.33) | CHF 1.89 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.60 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 2.67 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 3.26 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,906 (CHF 3,843) | CHF 3,201 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,138 (CHF 3,087) | CHF 2,520 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (CHF 168) | CHF 182 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,066 (CHF 3,016) | CHF 1,792 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,106 (CHF 2,072) | CHF 1,343 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (CHF 122) | CHF 163 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (CHF 52) | CHF 49 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (CHF 339) | CHF 715 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (CHF 177) | CHF 126 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (CHF 26) | CHF 24 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (CHF 54) | CHF 116 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (CHF 43) | CHF 43 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (CHF 88) | CHF 116 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $152 (CHF 149) | CHF 183 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,103 (CHF 23,710) | CHF 26,629 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.71 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $124 (CHF 122) | CHF 61 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (CHF 22) | CHF 36 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (CHF 28) | CHF 29 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (CHF 145) | CHF 122 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.53 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 4.41 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.77 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.35 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 3.52 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 3.79 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (CHF 27) | CHF 37 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (CHF 53) | CHF 74 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (CHF 33) | CHF 36 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $399 (CHF 392) | CHF 141 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $118 (CHF 116) | CHF 109 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 17 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 5.22 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $459 (CHF 452) | CHF 589 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.57 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $105 (CHF 103) | CHF 91 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 8 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2019.
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