Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland

Summary of cost of living in Geneva

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CHF 7,378
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CHF 4,537
  • Geneva is the 3rd most expensive city in Western Europe (3 out of 69)
  • Cost of living in Geneva is more expensive than in 98% of cities in the World (5 out of 189)
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List of prices in Geneva
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 27
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 15
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CHF 12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.68
12 eggs, large CHF 7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 3.55
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 4.65
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CHF 2.93
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 2.66
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 12
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 2.80
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CHF 2.72
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 3,847
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CHF 3,155
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 165
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CHF 2,146
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CHF 1,695
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CHF 121
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CHF 55
40” flat screen tv CHF 547
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 180
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CHF 13
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 26
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 94
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CHF 60
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 117
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 183
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CHF 35,571
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.91
Monthly ticket public transport CHF 68
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 34
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CHF 12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CHF 29
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CHF 125
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CHF 9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 4.29
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 5.10
4 rolls of toilet paper CHF 5.06
Tube of toothpaste CHF 4.59
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 39
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 88
2 tickets to the movies CHF 38
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CHF 119
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CHF 113
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CHF 24
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 4.73
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 589
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CHF 0.33
1 month of gym membership in business district CHF 81
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 126 prices entered by 28 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Geneva position in our World Ranking

the world
5th
out of 189
western europe
3rd
out of 69
switzerl.
2nd
out of 5

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