Cost of living in Geneva is very similar to Lausanne (without rent).
Rent in Geneva is 27% more expensive than in Lausanne.
Cost of living including rent in Geneva is 15% higher than in Lausanne.
Food in Geneva is 3% cheaper than in Lausanne.
Transport in Geneva is 18% more expensive than in Lausanne.
| Geneva | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Geneva | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
28.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.1 $ | 126 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.7 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.32 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.72 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.17 $ | 4.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.7 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 8.88 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.6 $ | 24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.9 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 48.4 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.08 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.7 $ | 18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.18 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.56 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 82.5 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.22 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 37.8 $ | 37 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 152 $ | 131 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.3 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.96 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.3 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.42 $ | 4.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 185 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
212 $ | 284 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.1 $ | 55.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,737 $ | 1,247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,464 $ | 2,572 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,072 $ | 1,666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,286 $ | 3,118 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 20,954 $ | 17,558 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,914 $ | 11,958 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,549 $ | 6,694 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.5 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 90.2 $ | 85.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 24.3 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Haircut | 40.3 $ | 43.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 146 $ | 156 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 120 $ | 123 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,741 $ | 2,615 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,927 $ | 22,709 $ |