Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Provo, Utah | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (CHF 11) | CHF 27 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 12 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.67 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.34 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 3.66 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.40 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.74 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 3.95 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.21 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 2.65 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 2.01 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.61 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.61 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.38 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.79 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Provo, Utah | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,724 (CHF 1,563) | CHF 3,991 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,315 (CHF 1,192) | CHF 3,124 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (CHF 153) | CHF 160 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,217 (CHF 1,103) | CHF 2,486 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $856 (CHF 776) | CHF 1,680 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $87 (CHF 78) | CHF 123 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (CHF 41) | CHF 50 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $361 (CHF 327) | CHF 594 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (CHF 137) | CHF 116 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (CHF 21) | CHF 25 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Provo, Utah | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (CHF 38) | CHF 108 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (CHF 39) | CHF 54 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (CHF 73) | CHF 126 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (CHF 117) | CHF 189 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Provo, Utah | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,342 (CHF 20,255) | CHF 32,454 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.96 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (CHF 42) | CHF 70 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 35 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Provo, Utah | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $67 (CHF 60) | CHF 125 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 4.29 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 4.96 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 3.99 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.99 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 39 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Provo, Utah | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (CHF 43) | CHF 88 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (CHF 55) | CHF 119 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (CHF 46) | CHF 110 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 4.87 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $525 (CHF 476) | CHF 589 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.33 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 92 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 142 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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