Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland

Summary of cost of living in Geneva

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CHF 7,331
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CHF 4,417
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Geneva
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 29
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 18
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CHF 15
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.66
12 eggs, large CHF 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 4.18
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 11
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 4.80
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CHF 3.53
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 2.84
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 16
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 2.79
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CHF 2.72
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 3,713
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CHF 2,983
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 202
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CHF 2,383
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CHF 1,633
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CHF 152
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CHF 45
40” flat screen tv CHF 594
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 116
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CHF 13
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 25
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 108
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CHF 54
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 126
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 189
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CHF 32,454
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.93
Monthly ticket public transport CHF 66
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 35
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CHF 12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CHF 29
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CHF 125
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CHF 9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 4.29
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 4.96
4 rolls of toilet paper CHF 3.99
Tube of toothpaste CHF 3.99
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 39
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 88
2 tickets to the movies CHF 38
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CHF 119
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CHF 117
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CHF 24
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 4.87
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 589
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CHF 0.33
1 month of gym membership in business district CHF 92
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 9
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 136 prices entered by 27 different people.
Latest price update: September 22, 2023

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