Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Plymouth | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (CHF 15) | CHF 28 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.75 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.98 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.74 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.03 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 3.61 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.08 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 4.42 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.77 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.93 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.44 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 3.46 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.73 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Plymouth | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £942 (CHF 1,067) | CHF 3,818 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £873 (CHF 989) | CHF 3,096 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (CHF 222) | CHF 165 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,136 (CHF 1,287) | CHF 2,213 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £489 (CHF 554) | CHF 1,673 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £171 (CHF 194) | CHF 121 | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (CHF 29) | CHF 55 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | £326 (CHF 369) | CHF 547 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (CHF 87) | CHF 180 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Plymouth | Geneva | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (CHF 69) | CHF 96 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (CHF 33) | CHF 58 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (CHF 64) | CHF 123 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 (CHF 65) | CHF 193 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Plymouth | Geneva | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 34,446 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.42 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.89 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £63 (CHF 72) | CHF 70 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (CHF 16) | CHF 34 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Plymouth | Geneva | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.37 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £33 (CHF 37) | CHF 129 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.95 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 9 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.29 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.21 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 5.10 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.20 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 4.48 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.05 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.59 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (CHF 13) | CHF 42 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Plymouth | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (CHF 40) | CHF 84 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 (CHF 17) | CHF 43 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £109 (CHF 123) | CHF 119 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 (CHF 75) | CHF 130 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (CHF 8) | CHF 23 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.35 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 4.90 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.69 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 8 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £378 (CHF 428) | CHF 589 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.42 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 0.33 | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (CHF 37) | CHF 110 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (CHF 13) | CHF 7 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 182 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
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