Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 119% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 119% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (€29) | €17 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€16) | €10 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€14) | €3.83 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.74 (€1.85) | €1.04 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (€10) | €2.99 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.61 (€3.83) | €2.25 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.42 (€4.69) | €2.25 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.93 (€3.12) | €1.54 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.44 (€2.59) | €1.12 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (€15) | €7 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.46 (€3.67) | €1.98 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.73 (€2.90) | €1.09 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 113% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,818 (€4,056) | €1,886 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,251 (€3,454) | €1,220 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 165 (€175) | €125 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,213 (€2,352) | €1,221 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,673 (€1,777) | €844 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 121 (€129) | €73 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (€58) | €27 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (€581) | €287 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (€191) | €95 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (€14) | €10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€31) | €12 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 96 (€102) | €73 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 58 (€61) | €29 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (€131) | €84 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 193 (€205) | €86 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,446 (€36,595) | €28,498 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.93 (€2.05) | €1.61 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (€74) | €34 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (€37) | €13 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (€12) | €8 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (€31) | €4.78 | + 545% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (€137) | €60 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (€10) | €3.86 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (€4.55) | €3.31 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (€5.42) | €3.21 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.48 (€4.76) | €2.17 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.59 (€4.87) | €2.45 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (€45) | €25 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 84 (€90) | €39 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 43 (€45) | €19 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (€127) | €49 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 130 (€138) | €54 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 23 (€24) | €14 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.90 (€5.20) | €3.06 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €4.36 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (€625) | €553 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.35) | €0.19 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 110 (€117) | €51 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 7 (€8) | €5.48 | + 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 104% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,881 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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