Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Geneva | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (kr 314) | kr 232 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (kr 198) | kr 134 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr 161) | kr 84 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (kr 21) | kr 23 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (kr 112) | kr 56 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (kr 48) | kr 40 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (kr 125) | kr 93 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.42 (kr 54) | kr 36 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.67 (kr 45) | kr 24 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.45 (kr 42) | kr 31 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (kr 142) | kr 189 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.44 (kr 42) | kr 38 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (kr 36) | kr 36 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 114% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Geneva | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,872 (kr 47,178) | kr 16,981 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,094 (kr 37,692) | kr 13,804 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 214 (kr 2,612) | kr 1,974 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,352 (kr 28,659) | kr 12,511 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,681 (kr 20,485) | kr 10,149 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (kr 1,384) | kr 1,151 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (kr 614) | kr 361 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (kr 6,664) | kr 3,693 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (kr 2,192) | kr 1,243 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (kr 216) | kr 98 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (kr 336) | kr 302 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Geneva | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (kr 1,197) | kr 915 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (kr 619) | kr 625 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (kr 1,604) | kr 1,453 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (kr 2,201) | kr 1,604 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Geneva | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,446 (kr 419,695) | kr 384,511 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (kr 23) | kr 21 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (kr 868) | kr 692 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (kr 418) | kr 248 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Geneva | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (kr 139) | kr 59 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (kr 354) | kr 109 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (kr 1,569) | kr 594 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (kr 101) | kr 50 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (kr 50) | kr 46 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (kr 58) | kr 42 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (kr 58) | kr 20 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (kr 52) | kr 22 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (kr 563) | kr 416 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 78% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Geneva | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 94 (kr 1,149) | kr 665 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 45 (kr 544) | kr 267 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (kr 1,453) | kr 1,040 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 154 (kr 1,877) | kr 1,248 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 22 (kr 270) | kr 144 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.45 (kr 66) | kr 54 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (kr 100) | kr 105 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (kr 7,171) | kr 4,214 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (kr 4.78) | kr 1.22 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 137 (kr 1,670) | kr 593 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr 104) | kr 145 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 216 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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