Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 243% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico)
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| Food | + 269% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 269% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Geneva | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 91 | + 555% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 93 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 56 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 34 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 17 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 58 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 35 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 20 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 181 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 27 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 15 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 434% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 434% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Geneva | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,991 (Mex$ 81,056) | Mex$ 10,869 | + 646% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (Mex$ 63,438) | Mex$ 8,506 | + 646% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (Mex$ 3,248) | Mex$ 1,705 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,486 (Mex$ 50,491) | Mex$ 7,299 | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (Mex$ 34,120) | Mex$ 4,552 | + 650% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 365 (Mex$ 7,417) | Mex$ 1,388 | + 435% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (Mex$ 1,008) | Mex$ 430 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (Mex$ 12,070) | Mex$ 9,134 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (Mex$ 2,355) | Mex$ 1,980 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 89 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 92 | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 119% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Geneva | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (Mex$ 2,187) | Mex$ 719 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 657 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (Mex$ 2,568) | Mex$ 1,188 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (Mex$ 3,848) | Mex$ 817 | + 371% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 153% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Geneva | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (Mex$ 659,090) | Mex$ 325,488 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 19 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 545 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 123 | + 482% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 228% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Geneva | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 73 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 251 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (Mex$ 2,537) | Mex$ 514 | + 394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 72 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 34 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 45 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 21 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 22 | + 273% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (Mex$ 757) | Mex$ 84 | + 798% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 165% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Geneva | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (Mex$ 1,791) | Mex$ 321 | + 458% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Mex$ 780) | Mex$ 135 | + 477% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (Mex$ 2,421) | Mex$ 580 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Mex$ 2,239) | Mex$ 621 | + 261% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 80 | + 515% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 45 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 34 | + 352% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (Mex$ 11,952) | Mex$ 10,888 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.16 (Mex$ 3.25) | Mex$ 3.59 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (Mex$ 1,871) | Mex$ 581 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 46 | + 297% | |
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TOTAL | + 243% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 172 prices entered by 34 different people.
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