Cost of living in Nijmegen is 37% lower than in Geneva (without rent).
Rent in Nijmegen is 50% cheaper than in Geneva.
Cost of living including rent in Nijmegen is 45% lower than in Geneva.
Food in Nijmegen is 38% cheaper than in Geneva.
Transport in Nijmegen is 20% cheaper than in Geneva.
| Nijmegen | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nijmegen | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.4 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.9 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.16 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.5 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.11 $ | 5.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.65 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.34 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.76 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 10.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.17 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 92.6 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.8 $ | 37.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 60.6 $ | 152 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.32 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.2 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.71 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.42 $ | 5.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
150 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
230 $ | 212 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.6 $ | 62.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 741 $ | 1,737 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,327 $ | 3,464 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,090 $ | 2,072 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,839 $ | 4,286 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,397 $ | 20,954 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,223 $ | 9,914 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,227 $ | 7,549 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.62 % | 2.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.7 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ | 40.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 146 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 120 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,791 $ | 2,741 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,268 $ | 21,927 $ |