Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (CHF 22) | CHF 29 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.67 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 3.66 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.28 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 3.95 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.90 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 2.65 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 2.01 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.12 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 2.61 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.08 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 2.79 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,851 (CHF 6,309) | CHF 3,991 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,177 (CHF 3,847) | CHF 3,124 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (CHF 151) | CHF 160 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,743 (CHF 3,447) | CHF 2,486 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,353 (CHF 2,167) | CHF 1,680 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (CHF 114) | CHF 365 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (CHF 62) | CHF 50 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (CHF 284) | CHF 594 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (CHF 148) | CHF 116 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (CHF 29) | CHF 25 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (CHF 56) | CHF 108 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (CHF 52) | CHF 54 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (CHF 87) | CHF 126 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (CHF 136) | CHF 189 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,700 (CHF 22,747) | CHF 32,454 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.31 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.97 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (CHF 119) | CHF 70 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (CHF 20) | CHF 29 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 (CHF 132) | CHF 125 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 4.29 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.96 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 3.99 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 3.99 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (CHF 28) | CHF 37 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (CHF 64) | CHF 88 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (CHF 33) | CHF 38 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (CHF 323) | CHF 119 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (CHF 91) | CHF 110 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (CHF 15) | CHF 24 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 4.87 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $443 (CHF 408) | CHF 589 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.16 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (CHF 92) | CHF 92 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 9 | + 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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