Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland vs Maui, United States
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 31 ($32) | $17 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($15) | $10 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 ($16) | $7 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 ($1.85) | $1.69 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 ($9) | $5.99 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.60 ($4.77) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 ($12) | $10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 ($4.49) | $4.88 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.76 ($3.90) | $2.46 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.96 ($2.03) | $3.30 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 ($18) | $16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.67 ($2.76) | $2.45 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.33 ($3.46) | $4.34 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 16% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,249 ($3,370) | $2,550 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,554 ($2,650) | $1,846 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 171 ($177) | $274 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,791 ($1,858) | $1,691 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,385 ($1,437) | $1,289 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 148 ($154) | $142 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 49 ($51) | $41 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 697 ($723) | $450 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 ($130) | $132 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 ($13) | $14 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 24 ($25) | $26 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 ($111) | $66 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 58 ($60) | $75 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 129 ($134) | $100 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 201 ($209) | $181 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,629 ($27,625) | $25,902 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.70 ($1.76) | $1.02 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 62 ($65) | $43 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 ($38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 ($12) | $12 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 ($30) | $28 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 ($129) | $115 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 ($4.45) | $5.06 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 ($4.81) | $5.65 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.62 ($3.76) | $5.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.64 ($3.77) | $1.99 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 ($37) | $25 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 ($79) | $57 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 ($38) | $25 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 146 ($152) | $202 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 127 ($132) | $97 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 ($21) | $12 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.37 ($5.57) | $5.90 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 ($7) | $6 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 ($611) | $429 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.57 ($0.59) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 ($98) | $51 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 ($9) | $10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Maui (United States)
For example, you would need at least $10,068 (CHF 9,705) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $8,200 in Maui.
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