Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland vs Innsbruck, Austria
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (€26) | €13 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€13) | €8 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€12) | €5.14 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (€1.49) | €1.11 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.46 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.60 (€4.17) | €2.97 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€11) | €5.54 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.84 (€4.39) | €2.61 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.24 (€2.93) | €2.39 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.14 (€1.94) | €1.18 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (€16) | €8 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.70 (€2.45) | €2.15 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.27 (€2.97) | €1.98 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,935 (€3,567) | €1,362 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,794 (€2,532) | €1,121 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 148 (€134) | €181 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,809 (€1,640) | €731 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,301 (€1,179) | €586 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 122 (€110) | €108 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (€39) | €20 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 636 (€576) | €491 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (€110) | €104 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (€12) | €7 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (€22) | €11 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (€101) | €90 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 57 (€52) | €33 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (€122) | €94 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 201 (€182) | €124 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,915 (€28,930) | €24,287 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.58 (€1.43) | €1.21 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 67 (€61) | €51 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (€33) | €22 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (€11) | €11 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (€26) | €9 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (€112) | €73 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (€8) | €4.50 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (€3.89) | €3.25 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 (€4.21) | €4.05 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.62 (€3.28) | €1.50 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.64 (€3.30) | €2.41 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (€33) | €18 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 77 (€70) | €41 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€33) | €20 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 146 (€132) | €70 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (€102) | €51 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (€19) | €8 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (€4.63) | €2.66 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.65 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (€533) | €556 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.57 (€0.51) | €0.15 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (€80) | €43 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€8) | €5.12 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 264 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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