Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Geneva | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (€29) | €15 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€16) | €9 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€12) | €4.79 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (€1.67) | €1.25 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.06 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (€3.65) | €2.58 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€11) | €5.21 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (€3.94) | €2.14 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (€2.64) | €1.21 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (€2.01) | €2.48 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€16) | €13 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (€2.61) | €2.70 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (€2.78) | €1.03 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Geneva | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,991 (€3,982) | €1,562 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (€3,117) | €1,134 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (€160) | €149 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,486 (€2,481) | €1,444 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (€1,676) | €953 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 365 (€364) | €211 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (€50) | €43 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (€593) | €424 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (€116) | €114 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (€13) | €5.60 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (€25) | €12 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (€107) | €76 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (€54) | €34 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (€126) | €92 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (€189) | €96 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (€32,381) | €29,004 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (€1.97) | €1.89 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (€70) | €63 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (€35) | €21 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (€12) | €5.43 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (€29) | €16 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (€125) | €55 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (€9) | €4.32 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (€4.28) | €2.39 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (€4.95) | €4.57 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (€3.98) | €1.67 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (€3.98) | €2.89 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (€37) | €15 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Geneva | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (€88) | €40 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€38) | €22 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (€119) | €54 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (€110) | €62 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (€24) | €11 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (€4.86) | €3.33 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (€587) | €437 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.16 (€0.16) | €0.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (€92) | €47 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €14 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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For example, you would need at least €7,632 (CHF 7,649) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,800 in Cork.
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