Cost of Living in Genève
Prices in Genève (First-Level Administrative Unit in Switzerland)
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 29.64 Fr. | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 112.40 Fr. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.66 Fr. | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.13 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.40 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.07 Fr. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.54 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.92 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.83 Fr. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.41 Fr. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.23 Fr. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.18 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.26 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.27 Fr. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 18.32 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.32 Fr. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.70 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.08 Fr. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.81 Fr. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 Fr. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.81 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.70 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.06 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.96 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.54 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.86 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.10 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.01 Fr. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 67.14 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.38 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.15 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 52.50 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.83 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,372.73 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,500.00 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 235.71 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 32.93 Fr. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 45.54 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 64.00 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 37.60 Fr. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 19.49 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,170.77 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 28,163.69 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 113.21 Fr. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 70.45 Fr. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.87 Fr. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 170.54 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,221.88 Fr. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,705.83 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,863.33 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,946.00 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,676.61 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,258.61 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,059.58 Fr. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.10 | |
Over the last 12 months, 525 data points were contributed by 140 people of this region.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
