Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 167% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (6,740 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 319% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (3,322 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 164% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (3,076 G$) | 521 G$ | + 490% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (387 G$) | 510 G$ | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (1,828 G$) | 730 G$ | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.60 (1,081 G$) | 383 G$ | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (2,737 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.84 (1,138 G$) | 740 G$ | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.24 (761 G$) | 229 G$ | + 232% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.14 (504 G$) | 333 G$ | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (4,197 G$) | 3,982 G$ | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.70 (635 G$) | 400 G$ | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.27 (769 G$) | 282 G$ | + 173% | |
Housing | + 195% | |||
Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,935 (925,217 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 298% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,794 (656,800 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 479% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 148 (34,755 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,809 (425,310 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,301 (305,840 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 122 (28,654 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (10,216 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 636 (149,448 G$) | 139,876 G$ | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (28,473 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (3,011 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (5,850 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 261% | |
Clothes | + 115% | |||
Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (26,223 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 205% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (12,899 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (31,562 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 201 (47,315 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 196% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,915 (7,503,728 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.58 (372 G$) | 220 G$ | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 67 (15,835 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (8,528 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 133% | |
Personal Care | + 140% | |||
Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 140% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (2,759 G$) | 2,053 G$ | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (6,825 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 208% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (29,148 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 662% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (2,160 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (1,008 G$) | 769 G$ | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 (1,091 G$) | 917 G$ | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.62 (852 G$) | 484 G$ | + 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.64 (855 G$) | 405 G$ | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (8,459 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 651% | |
Entertainment | + 192% | |||
Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 192% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 77 (18,134 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (8,547 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 146 (34,338 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 498% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (26,503 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (4,953 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 189% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (1,201 G$) | 919 G$ | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (1,712 G$) | 417 G$ | + 310% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (138,373 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.57 (133 G$) | 21 G$ | + 520% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (20,859 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 273% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (2,101 G$) | 549 G$ | + 282% | |
TOTAL | + 155% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 155% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,849,793 G$ (CHF 7,868) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 726,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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