Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (CHF 19) | CHF 27 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.75 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.68 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.60 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 7 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.60 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 3.55 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 10 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 4.65 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.93 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.30 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 2.66 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 12 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.75 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 2.80 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.32 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.72 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,700 (CHF 3,323) | CHF 3,847 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,697 (CHF 2,423) | CHF 3,155 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (CHF 200) | CHF 165 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,743 (CHF 2,463) | CHF 2,146 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,785 (CHF 1,604) | CHF 1,695 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (CHF 149) | CHF 121 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (CHF 47) | CHF 55 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | $380 (CHF 341) | CHF 547 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $185 (CHF 166) | CHF 180 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (CHF 25) | CHF 26 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (CHF 59) | CHF 94 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (CHF 40) | CHF 60 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (CHF 86) | CHF 117 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (CHF 129) | CHF 183 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,943 (CHF 23,303) | CHF 35,571 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.91 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (CHF 88) | CHF 68 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (CHF 14) | CHF 34 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (CHF 127) | CHF 125 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.51 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 4.29 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.10 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 5.06 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 4.59 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (CHF 32) | CHF 39 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (CHF 67) | CHF 88 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (CHF 32) | CHF 38 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (CHF 154) | CHF 119 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 (CHF 124) | CHF 113 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (CHF 17) | CHF 24 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 4.73 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $471 (CHF 423) | CHF 589 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 0.33 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (CHF 59) | CHF 81 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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