Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 93% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 84% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Prievidza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (€27) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€16) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€12) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (€1.68) | €0.89 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | €1.63 | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (€3.67) | €1.01 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€11) | €4.36 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (€3.96) | €1.32 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (€2.65) | €1.22 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (€2.02) | €0.70 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€16) | €4.71 | + 247% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (€2.62) | €1.37 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (€2.80) | €0.85 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 175% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Prievidza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,991 (€4,003) | €722 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (€3,133) | €548 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (€161) | €166 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,486 (€2,494) | €1,077 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (€1,685) | €531 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 123 (€123) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (€50) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (€596) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (€116) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (€13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (€25) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is about the same as in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Prievidza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (€108) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (€54) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (€127) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (€190) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Prievidza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (€32,553) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.95 (€1.95) | €1.22 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (€70) | €28 | + 148% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (€35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is about the same as in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Prievidza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (€12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (€29) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (€125) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (€9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (€4.30) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (€4.98) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (€4.00) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (€4.01) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (€39) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Prievidza (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Prievidza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (€88) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€39) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (€120) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (€111) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (€24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (€4.88) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (€590) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (€92) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €4.00 | + 127% | |
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TOTAL | + 93% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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