Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland vs Maui, United States
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 ($31) | $19 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 ($15) | $9 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 ($14) | $7 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 ($1.80) | $1.69 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($8) | $6 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.60 ($5.02) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 ($13) | $10 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.84 ($5.28) | $4.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.24 ($3.53) | $2.41 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.14 ($2.34) | $3.43 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 ($19) | $16 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.70 ($2.95) | $2.56 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.27 ($3.57) | $4.30 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,935 ($4,296) | $2,610 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,794 ($3,050) | $1,963 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 148 ($161) | $279 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,809 ($1,975) | $1,732 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,301 ($1,420) | $1,316 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 122 ($133) | $143 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 ($47) | $41 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 636 ($694) | $450 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 ($132) | $132 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 ($27) | $26 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 10% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 ($122) | $66 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 57 ($62) | $75 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 ($147) | $101 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 201 ($220) | $172 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,915 ($34,841) | $25,902 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.58 ($1.73) | $1.03 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 67 ($74) | $42 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 ($40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 6% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 ($32) | $29 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 ($135) | $115 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 ($10) | $9 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 ($4.68) | $4.89 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 ($5.06) | $5.81 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.62 ($3.95) | $5.70 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.64 ($3.97) | $2.05 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 ($39) | $25 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 77 ($84) | $58 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 ($40) | $26 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 146 ($159) | $123 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 ($123) | $110 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 ($23) | $13 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 ($5.58) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 ($642) | $429 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.57 ($0.62) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 ($97) | $51 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 ($10) | $10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 248 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Maui (United States)
For example, you would need at least $9,458 (CHF 8,664) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $7,300 in Maui.
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