Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (CHF 13) | CHF 28 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.13 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.74 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.23 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.43 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 3.61 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.42 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.93 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.69 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 2.44 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 14 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.02 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 3.46 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 2.73 | - 2% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,546 (CHF 2,200) | CHF 3,818 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,622 (CHF 1,401) | CHF 3,096 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (CHF 196) | CHF 165 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,958 (CHF 1,691) | CHF 2,213 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (CHF 1,023) | CHF 1,673 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (CHF 88) | CHF 121 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (CHF 50) | CHF 55 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | $310 (CHF 267) | CHF 547 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $74 (CHF 64) | CHF 180 | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (CHF 41) | CHF 96 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (CHF 29) | CHF 58 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 76) | CHF 123 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (CHF 89) | CHF 193 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Geneva | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,524 (CHF 21,185) | CHF 34,446 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.93 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (CHF 81) | CHF 70 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 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) | $20 (CHF 17) | CHF 29 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (CHF 78) | CHF 129 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 5.95) | CHF 9 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 4.29 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 5.10 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 4.48 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 4.59 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (CHF 19) | CHF 42 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (CHF 43) | CHF 84 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (CHF 19) | CHF 43 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (CHF 164) | CHF 119 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (CHF 66) | CHF 130 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 23 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 4.90 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (CHF 371) | CHF 589 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.33 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (CHF 37) | CHF 110 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 200 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
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