Cost of living in Copenhagen is 20% lower than in Geneva (without rent).
Rent in Copenhagen is 29% cheaper than in Geneva.
Cost of living including rent in Copenhagen is 25% lower than in Geneva.
Food in Copenhagen is 27% cheaper than in Geneva.
Transport in Copenhagen is 55% more expensive than in Geneva.
| Copenhagen | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Copenhagen | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.2 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 107 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.9 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.66 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.74 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.88 $ | 5.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.42 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.16 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.01 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.52 $ | 10.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.61 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 105 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.1 $ | 37.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 69.8 $ | 152 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.24 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.34 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ | 5.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
224 $ | 212 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 62.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,168 $ | 1,737 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,129 $ | 3,464 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,540 $ | 2,072 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,033 $ | 4,286 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,402 $ | 20,954 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,773 $ | 9,914 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,295 $ | 7,549 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.19 % | 2.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 19.6 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Haircut | 28.8 $ | 40.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 146 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 121 $ | 120 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 591 $ | 2,741 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,230 $ | 21,927 $ |