Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 320% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia)
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Food | + 386% | |||
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Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 386% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Geneva | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (3,231 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | + 515% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (1,921 Дин.) | 527 Дин. | + 264% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (1,417 Дин.) | 244 Дин. | + 482% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (201 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 142% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (907 Дин.) | 129 Дин. | + 601% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (440 Дин.) | 111 Дин. | + 296% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (1,295 Дин.) | 272 Дин. | + 376% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (475 Дин.) | 78 Дин. | + 513% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (318 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | + 537% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (242 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 259% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (1,958 Дин.) | 591 Дин. | + 231% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (314 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | + 146% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (335 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 675% | |
Housing | + 635% | |||
Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 635% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Geneva | Niš | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,991 (480,060 Дин.) | 43,783 Дин. | + 996% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (375,715 Дин.) | 27,526 Дин. | + 1265% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (19,266 Дин.) | 12,917 Дин. | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,486 (299,035 Дин.) | 30,847 Дин. | + 869% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (202,077 Дин.) | 20,854 Дин. | + 869% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 123 (14,801 Дин.) | 7,554 Дин. | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (5,969 Дин.) | 1,227 Дин. | + 387% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (71,484 Дин.) | 32,719 Дин. | + 118% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (13,946 Дин.) | 7,539 Дин. | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (1,559 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 204% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (3,007 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | + 400% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (12,952 Дин.) | 9,678 Дин. | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (6,521 Дин.) | 3,277 Дин. | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (15,208 Дин.) | 7,472 Дин. | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (22,788 Дин.) | 7,118 Дин. | + 220% | |
Transportation | + 173% | |||
Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 173% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (3,903,488 Дин.) | 2,131,990 Дин. | + 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.96 (236 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (8,419 Дин.) | 2,283 Дин. | + 269% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (4,215 Дин.) | 759 Дин. | + 455% | |
Personal Care | + 305% | |||
Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 305% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Geneva | Niš | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (1,403 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (3,491 Дин.) | 403 Дин. | + 767% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (15,028 Дин.) | 1,732 Дин. | + 767% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (1,105 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | + 167% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (516 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (597 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (480 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 263% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (480 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 284% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (4,702 Дин.) | 254 Дин. | + 1752% | |
Entertainment | + 334% | |||
Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 334% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Geneva | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (10,605 Дин.) | 1,421 Дин. | + 646% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (4,619 Дин.) | 597 Дин. | + 674% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (14,339 Дин.) | 1,748 Дин. | + 720% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (13,262 Дин.) | 1,839 Дин. | + 621% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (2,916 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 710% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (585 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 335% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (906 Дин.) | 134 Дин. | + 577% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (70,788 Дин.) | 58,032 Дин. | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (40 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | + 189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (11,081 Дин.) | 1,765 Дин. | + 528% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (1,089 Дин.) | 294 Дин. | + 271% | |
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TOTAL | + 320% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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