Cost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 26 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.62 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.31 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 3.75 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 4.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 3.53 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.79 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.72 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 54% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,745 (CHF 1,654) | CHF 4,066 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,053 (CHF 998) | CHF 3,273 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (CHF 132) | CHF 202 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,017 (CHF 964) | CHF 2,195 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €713 (CHF 675) | CHF 1,760 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (CHF 150) | CHF 152 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (CHF 40) | CHF 56 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €418 (CHF 397) | CHF 594 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (CHF 112) | CHF 116 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (CHF 90) | CHF 94 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CHF 36) | CHF 60 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (CHF 74) | CHF 117 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (CHF 101) | CHF 184 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,341 (CHF 22,126) | CHF 35,571 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.93 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (CHF 37) | CHF 68 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 34 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 49% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 (CHF 86) | CHF 125 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 4.29 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 5.10 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 5.06 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 4.59 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 88 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 38 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (CHF 119) | CHF 119 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (CHF 49) | CHF 113 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 24 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 4.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (CHF 444) | CHF 589 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CHF 51) | CHF 81 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CHF 11,000 in Geneva you would need to make just about CHF 5,883 (€6,206) in San Sebastian.
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