Cost of living in Melle is 46% lower than in Geneva (without rent).
Rent in Melle is 66% cheaper than in Geneva.
Cost of living including rent in Melle is 58% lower than in Geneva.
Food in Melle is 46% cheaper than in Geneva.
Transport in Melle is 47% cheaper than in Geneva.
| Melle | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Melle | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.2 $ | 28.5 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.9 $ | 99.1 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.39 $ | 17.7 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.78 $ | 9.32 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ | 5.72 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 3.15 $ | 5.17 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 2.04 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.05 $ | 3.7 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 4.24 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.46 $ | 8.88 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 23.6 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 28.9 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 48.4 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 4.23 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 2.64 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 3.12 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.44 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.8 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 4.08 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.64 $ | 15.7 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 3.18 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.01 $ | 10.2 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.25 $ | 3.56 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.7 $ | 82.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 2.22 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.6 $ | 37.8 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 76.5 $ | 152 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 16.3 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.36 $ | 5.96 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 5.3 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ | 5.42 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 152 $ | 138 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 231 $ | 212 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 47.2 $ | 62.1 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 438 $ | 1,737 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,148 $ | 3,464 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 638 $ | 2,072 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,594 $ | 4,286 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,860 $ | 20,954 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,038 $ | 9,914 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,618 $ | 7,549 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.98 % | 2.5 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.6 $ | 90.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 24.3 $ | 
| Haircut | 17 $ | 40.3 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.4 $ | 146 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.4 $ | 120 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 312 $ | 2,741 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,700 $ | 21,927 $ |