Cost of living in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (CHF 17) | CHF 28 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.67 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.91 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 4.60 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.73 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 4.84 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 3.24 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.72 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 2.33 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 18 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.88 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 3.18 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 22% 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 | $4,503 (CHF 4,105) | CHF 3,484 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,878 (CHF 2,624) | CHF 2,732 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (CHF 128) | CHF 148 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,381 (CHF 3,082) | CHF 1,870 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,050 (CHF 1,869) | CHF 1,348 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (CHF 114) | CHF 122 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (CHF 50) | CHF 43 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (CHF 297) | CHF 636 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $206 (CHF 188) | CHF 121 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (CHF 24) | CHF 25 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (CHF 62) | CHF 112 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (CHF 37) | CHF 63 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 80) | CHF 134 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (CHF 106) | CHF 201 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,725 (CHF 22,542) | CHF 31,915 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 1.62 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (CHF 116) | CHF 68 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (CHF 27) | CHF 36 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (CHF 22) | CHF 29 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (CHF 149) | CHF 124 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.82 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 4.29 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.64 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 3.62 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 3.64 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (CHF 27) | CHF 35 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| New York City | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (CHF 57) | CHF 77 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (CHF 29) | CHF 36 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $397 (CHF 362) | CHF 146 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (CHF 103) | CHF 111 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 20 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (CHF 4.67) | CHF 5.29 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $423 (CHF 386) | CHF 589 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.44 (CHF 0.40) | CHF 0.57 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (CHF 67) | CHF 89 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 9 | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2022.
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