Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 213% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines)
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| Food | + 224% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 224% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Geneva | Manila | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (Php1,655) | Php238 | + 597% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (Php984) | Php206 | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Php726) | Php129 | + 465% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (Php103) | Php97 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Php465) | Php135 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (Php225) | Php88 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Php664) | Php193 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (Php244) | Php161 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (Php163) | Php106 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (Php124) | Php68 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Php1,003) | Php514 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (Php161) | Php112 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (Php172) | Php71 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 219% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Geneva | Manila | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,991 (Php245,978) | Php91,367 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (Php192,513) | Php43,739 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (Php9,872) | Php5,475 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,486 (Php153,223) | Php30,861 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (Php103,542) | Php17,170 | + 503% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 123 (Php7,584) | Php2,665 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (Php3,058) | Php2,052 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (Php36,628) | Php14,168 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (Php7,146) | Php4,562 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (Php799) | Php258 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (Php1,541) | Php423 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 128% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Geneva | Manila | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (Php6,637) | Php2,266 | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (Php3,342) | Php1,673 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (Php7,793) | Php4,031 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (Php11,677) | Php3,871 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 229% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 229% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (Php2,000,112) | Php1,196,410 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.96 (Php121) | Php76 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (Php4,314) | Php689 | + 526% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (Php2,160) | Php156 | + 1288% | |
| Personal Care | + 243% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 243% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Geneva | Manila | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Php719) | Php247 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (Php1,789) | Php463 | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (Php7,700) | Php982 | + 684% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (Php566) | Php221 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (Php264) | Php135 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (Php306) | Php176 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (Php246) | Php88 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (Php246) | Php85 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (Php2,409) | Php439 | + 449% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 186% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Geneva | Manila | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (Php5,434) | Php1,465 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Php2,367) | Php691 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (Php7,347) | Php1,531 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Php6,795) | Php1,615 | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (Php1,494) | Php347 | + 330% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (Php300) | Php170 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (Php464) | Php76 | + 512% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (Php36,271) | Php27,159 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (Php21) | Php8 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (Php5,678) | Php2,823 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Php558) | Php149 | + 275% | |
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TOTAL | + 213% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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