Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 166% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | + 141% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 141% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Geneva | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (6,520 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 416% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (3,564 G$) | 1,287 G$ | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (2,629 G$) | 579 G$ | + 354% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (373 G$) | 538 G$ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (1,683 G$) | 763 G$ | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (816 G$) | 414 G$ | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (2,402 G$) | 932 G$ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (882 G$) | 960 G$ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (590 G$) | 287 G$ | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (449 G$) | 349 G$ | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (3,632 G$) | 3,176 G$ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (583 G$) | 404 G$ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (622 G$) | 291 G$ | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 256% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Geneva | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,991 (890,553 G$) | 194,910 G$ | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (696,984 G$) | 98,608 G$ | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (35,681 G$) | 17,631 G$ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,356 (525,783 G$) | 104,313 G$ | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (374,871 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 451% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 365 (81,489 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 604% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (11,073 G$) | 9,828 G$ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (132,609 G$) | 110,045 G$ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (25,871 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (2,892 G$) | 1,778 G$ | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (5,578 G$) | 1,797 G$ | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Geneva | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (24,028 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (12,098 G$) | 8,227 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (28,212 G$) | 16,227 G$ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (42,275 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Geneva | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (7,241,311 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.94 (433 G$) | 226 G$ | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (15,619 G$) | 8,329 G$ | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (7,841 G$) | 4,157 G$ | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 124% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Geneva | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (2,602 G$) | 2,045 G$ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (6,477 G$) | 1,841 G$ | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (27,879 G$) | 4,277 G$ | + 552% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (2,050 G$) | 1,289 G$ | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (956 G$) | 921 G$ | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (1,107 G$) | 985 G$ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (891 G$) | 534 G$ | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (891 G$) | 513 G$ | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (8,321 G$) | 1,346 G$ | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 205% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 205% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Geneva | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 89 (19,791 G$) | 4,704 G$ | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (8,568 G$) | 2,652 G$ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (26,600 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (24,603 G$) | 12,579 G$ | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (5,410 G$) | 1,739 G$ | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (1,086 G$) | 811 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (1,681 G$) | 456 G$ | + 268% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (131,317 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 775% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.16 (36 G$) | 24 G$ | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (20,557 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 256% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (2,021 G$) | 619 G$ | + 227% | |
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TOTAL | + 166% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 255 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
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