Cost of living in Geneva is 4% lower than in Zurich (without rent).
Rent in Geneva is very similar to Zurich.
Cost of living including rent in Geneva is 2% lower than in Zurich.
Food in Geneva is 5% more expensive than in Zurich.
Transport in Geneva is 42% cheaper than in Zurich.
| Geneva | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Geneva | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
28.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.1 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.7 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.32 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.72 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.17 $ | 5.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.7 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 8.88 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.6 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.9 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 48.4 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.08 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.7 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.18 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.2 $ | 10.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.56 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 82.5 $ | 102 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.22 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 37.8 $ | 44.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 152 $ | 154 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.3 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.96 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.3 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.42 $ | 3.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 155 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
212 $ | 239 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.1 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,737 $ | 1,698 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,464 $ | 3,016 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,072 $ | 2,243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,286 $ | 3,982 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 20,954 $ | 9,651 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,914 $ | 5,769 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,549 $ | 6,770 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.5 % | 2.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 90.2 $ | 84.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 24.3 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Haircut | 40.3 $ | 48.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 146 $ | 134 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 120 $ | 132 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,741 $ | 2,756 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,927 $ | 20,539 $ |