Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (€30) | €23 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 18 (€18) | €10 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 15 (€16) | €4.21 | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (€1.72) | €1.10 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.31 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.18 (€4.33) | €2.86 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.80 (€4.97) | €2.37 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.53 (€3.66) | €1.52 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.84 (€2.94) | €0.99 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€17) | €8 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.79 (€2.89) | €2.11 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.72 (€2.82) | €1.34 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,713 (€3,842) | €1,745 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,983 (€3,087) | €1,053 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 202 (€209) | €139 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,383 (€2,466) | €1,017 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,633 (€1,690) | €713 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 152 (€157) | €159 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€47) | €42 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (€615) | €418 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (€120) | €118 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (€13) | €8 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (€26) | €13 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (€111) | €95 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (€56) | €38 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (€131) | €78 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (€196) | €107 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (€33,583) | €23,341 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.93 (€2.00) | €1.84 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 66 (€68) | €39 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (€36) | €16 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (€12) | €7 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (€30) | €9 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (€129) | €91 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (€10) | €5.45 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (€4.44) | €2.48 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (€5.13) | €3.30 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (€4.13) | €1.55 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (€4.13) | €1.99 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (€40) | €24 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Geneva | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (€91) | €36 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€40) | €16 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (€123) | €126 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 117 (€121) | €52 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (€25) | €10 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (€5.04) | €2.72 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €4.88 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (€609) | €469 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.35) | €0.17 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (€95) | €54 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €5.04 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 211 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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