Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Geneva 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Geneva is 77.4% higher than in Toronto (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Geneva is 75.9% higher than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Geneva are 72.7% higher than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Geneva are 80.9% higher than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Geneva are 66.1% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Geneva is 20.5% higher than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (14.29 Fr.) |
52.48 C$ (30.00 Fr.) |
+109.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 C$ (68.60 Fr.) |
209.90 C$ (120.00 Fr.) |
+74.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
16.00 C$ (9.15 Fr.) |
26.24 C$ (15.00 Fr.) |
+64.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
9.00 C$ (5.15 Fr.) |
13.99 C$ (8.00 Fr.) |
+55.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
10.00 C$ (5.72 Fr.) |
12.24 C$ (7.00 Fr.) |
+22.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.61 C$ (3.20 Fr.) |
8.75 C$ (5.00 Fr.) |
+56.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.91 C$ (1.66 Fr.) |
7.09 C$ (4.06 Fr.) |
+143.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.44 C$ (1.40 Fr.) |
6.24 C$ (3.57 Fr.) |
+155.2 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.83 C$ (2.19 Fr.) |
3.20 C$ (1.83 Fr.) |
-16.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.53 C$ (2.02 Fr.) |
4.79 C$ (2.74 Fr.) |
+35.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.84 C$ (1.05 Fr.) |
2.78 C$ (1.59 Fr.) |
+51.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.97 C$ (2.84 Fr.) |
10.80 C$ (6.18 Fr.) |
+117.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.67 C$ (3.81 Fr.) |
16.75 C$ (9.57 Fr.) |
+151.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.17 C$ (4.67 Fr.) |
20.53 C$ (11.74 Fr.) |
+151.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.26 C$ (5.87 Fr.) |
29.34 C$ (16.77 Fr.) |
+185.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.33 C$ (1.33 Fr.) |
2.23 C$ (1.27 Fr.) |
-4.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.79 C$ (0.45 Fr.) |
1.44 C$ (0.82 Fr.) |
+82.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.25 C$ (1.29 Fr.) |
1.88 C$ (1.08 Fr.) |
-16.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.34 C$ (1.33 Fr.) |
4.19 C$ (2.40 Fr.) |
+79.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.35 C$ (0.77 Fr.) |
1.49 C$ (0.85 Fr.) |
+10.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.04 C$ (0.60 Fr.) |
1.46 C$ (0.83 Fr.) |
+39.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.28 C$ (1.87 Fr.) |
3.38 C$ (1.93 Fr.) |
+3.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.50 C$ (1.43 Fr.) |
1.85 C$ (1.06 Fr.) |
-26.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
19.50 C$ (11.15 Fr.) |
17.49 C$ (10.00 Fr.) |
-10.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
3.30 C$ (1.89 Fr.) |
4.44 C$ (2.54 Fr.) |
+34.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.09 C$ (2.34 Fr.) |
5.00 C$ (2.86 Fr.) |
+22.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.40 C$ (11.66 Fr.) |
15.74 C$ (9.00 Fr.) |
-22.8 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.35 C$ (1.92 Fr.) |
5.25 C$ (3.00 Fr.) |
+56.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
156.00 C$ (89.18 Fr.) |
122.44 C$ (70.00 Fr.) |
-21.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.25 C$ (2.43 Fr.) |
10.86 C$ (6.21 Fr.) |
+155.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.82 C$ (1.61 Fr.) |
9.01 C$ (5.15 Fr.) |
+219.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
31.03 C$ (17.74 Fr.) |
91.83 C$ (52.50 Fr.) |
+195.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.37 C$ (0.78 Fr.) |
3.23 C$ (1.85 Fr.) |
+136.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
37,378.00 C$ (21,368.86 Fr.) |
57,373.12 C$ (32,800.00 Fr.) |
+53.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
28,678.53 C$ (16,395.41 Fr.) |
56,848.37 C$ (32,500.00 Fr.) |
+98.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
191.36 C$ (109.40 Fr.) |
386.20 C$ (220.79 Fr.) |
+101.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
51.01 C$ (29.16 Fr.) |
68.22 C$ (39.00 Fr.) |
+33.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
69.13 C$ (39.52 Fr.) |
85.80 C$ (49.05 Fr.) |
+24.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
75.26 C$ (43.03 Fr.) |
114.60 C$ (65.52 Fr.) |
+52.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
30.16 C$ (17.24 Fr.) |
67.74 C$ (38.73 Fr.) |
+124.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
17.99 C$ (10.29 Fr.) |
34.98 C$ (20.00 Fr.) |
+94.4 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,321.87 C$ (755.71 Fr.) |
3,826.22 C$ (2,187.44 Fr.) |
+189.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
28,796.76 C$ (16,463.00 Fr.) |
49,575.27 C$ (28,342.00 Fr.) |
+72.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
81.69 C$ (46.70 Fr.) |
198.02 C$ (113.21 Fr.) |
+142.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
58.94 C$ (33.70 Fr.) |
116.47 C$ (66.59 Fr.) |
+97.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
131.86 C$ (75.39 Fr.) |
230.50 C$ (131.77 Fr.) |
+74.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
174.59 C$ (99.81 Fr.) |
298.30 C$ (170.54 Fr.) |
+70.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,279.79 C$ (1,303.35 Fr.) |
3,958.98 C$ (2,263.33 Fr.) |
+73.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,000.00 C$ (1,143.39 Fr.) |
3,042.55 C$ (1,739.41 Fr.) |
+52.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,680.58 C$ (2,104.17 Fr.) |
6,914.51 C$ (3,953.00 Fr.) |
+87.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,099.14 C$ (1,771.77 Fr.) |
5,188.51 C$ (2,966.25 Fr.) |
+67.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,084.86 C$ (620.21 Fr.) |
2,932.69 C$ (1,676.61 Fr.) |
+170.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
872.22 C$ (498.64 Fr.) |
2,232.09 C$ (1,276.08 Fr.) |
+155.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,024.85 C$ (2,872.69 Fr.) |
10,648.55 C$ (6,087.74 Fr.) |
+111.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.44 | 2.22 | -50.0 % |
| Last update: | 16 April 2026 | 15 April 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 354 | 78 | |
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