Cost of Living Comparison Between New York, NY and Geneva 

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Cost of Living in Geneva is 7.3% higher than in New York, NY (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Geneva is 14.5% lower than in New York, NY
Rent Prices in Geneva are 41.3% lower than in New York, NY
Restaurant Prices in Geneva are 9.6% higher than in New York, NY
Groceries Prices in Geneva are 14.2% higher than in New York, NY
Local Purchasing Power in Geneva is 52.9% higher than in New York, NY
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Restaurants
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 30.0 $
(25.91 Fr.)
31.26 $
(27.0 Fr.)
     +4.2 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 130.0 $
(112.27 Fr.)
138.96 $
(120.0 Fr.)
     +6.9 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 12.0 $
(10.36 Fr.)
17.37 $
(15.0 Fr.)
     +44.7 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 8.75 $
(7.56 Fr.)
9.26 $
(8.0 Fr.)
     +5.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 11.0 $
(9.5 Fr.)
8.11 $
(7.0 Fr.)
     -26.3 %
Cappuccino (regular) 5.89 $
(5.09 Fr.)
5.62 $
(4.86 Fr.)
     -4.6 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 3.14 $
(2.71 Fr.)
5.09 $
(4.39 Fr.)
     +62.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.33 $
(2.01 Fr.)
4.85 $
(4.19 Fr.)
     +108.2 %
Markets
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.66 $
(4.89 Fr.)
7.52 $
(6.49 Fr.)
     +32.8 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 4.46 $
(3.85 Fr.)
3.53 $
(3.05 Fr.)
     -20.8 %
Rice (white), (1 lb) 3.42 $
(2.95 Fr.)
2.09 $
(1.81 Fr.)
     -38.8 %
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.99 $
(4.31 Fr.)
7.73 $
(6.68 Fr.)
     +54.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.57 $
(6.53 Fr.)
11.62 $
(10.03 Fr.)
     +53.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.82 $
(5.89 Fr.)
13.22 $
(11.42 Fr.)
     +93.8 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 9.17 $
(7.92 Fr.)
21.35 $
(18.44 Fr.)
     +132.8 %
Apples (1 lb) 3.13 $
(2.7 Fr.)
1.67 $
(1.44 Fr.)
     -46.6 %
Banana (1 lb) 1.0 $
(0.86 Fr.)
1.17 $
(1.01 Fr.)
     +17.2 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.63 $
(2.27 Fr.)
1.38 $
(1.19 Fr.)
     -47.4 %
Tomato (1 lb) 2.72 $
(2.35 Fr.)
2.73 $
(2.36 Fr.)
     +0.4 %
Potato (1 lb) 1.74 $
(1.5 Fr.)
1.19 $
(1.03 Fr.)
     -31.3 %
Onion (1 lb) 1.65 $
(1.42 Fr.)
1.09 $
(0.94 Fr.)
     -34.1 %
Lettuce (1 head) 3.25 $
(2.81 Fr.)
2.43 $
(2.1 Fr.)
     -25.4 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.45 $
(2.12 Fr.)
1.17 $
(1.01 Fr.)
     -52.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 20.0 $
(17.27 Fr.)
14.47 $
(12.5 Fr.)
     -27.6 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.75 $
(2.37 Fr.)
3.25 $
(2.8 Fr.)
     +18.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.39 $
(2.93 Fr.)
3.33 $
(2.88 Fr.)
     -1.7 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 17.0 $
(14.68 Fr.)
10.42 $
(9.0 Fr.)
     -38.7 %
Transportation
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.9 $
(2.5 Fr.)
3.47 $
(3.0 Fr.)
     +19.8 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 134.0 $
(115.72 Fr.)
81.06 $
(70.0 Fr.)
     -39.5 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5.0 $
(4.32 Fr.)
6.95 $
(6.0 Fr.)
     +39.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 3.5 $
(3.02 Fr.)
5.78 $
(4.99 Fr.)
     +65.1 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 40.0 $
(34.54 Fr.)
60.79 $
(52.5 Fr.)
     +52.0 %
Gasoline (1 gallon) 3.86 $
(3.33 Fr.)
8.18 $
(7.06 Fr.)
     +112.0 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 35,000.0 $
(30,225.58 Fr.)
37,981.07 $
(32,800.0 Fr.)
     +8.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 28,848.79 $
(24,913.47 Fr.)
37,402.09 $
(32,300.0 Fr.)
     +29.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 178.12 $
(153.82 Fr.)
237.56 $
(205.16 Fr.)
     +33.4 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 66.4 $
(57.34 Fr.)
59.06 $
(51.0 Fr.)
     -11.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 64.37 $
(55.59 Fr.)
59.91 $
(51.74 Fr.)
     -6.9 %
Sports And Leisure
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 147.83 $
(127.67 Fr.)
77.65 $
(67.06 Fr.)
     -47.5 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 74.38 $
(64.23 Fr.)
29.64 $
(25.6 Fr.)
     -60.1 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 20.0 $
(17.27 Fr.)
23.16 $
(20.0 Fr.)
     +15.8 %
Childcare
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 3,253.56 $
(2,809.73 Fr.)
3,885.29 $
(3,355.29 Fr.)
     +19.4 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 58,000.0 $
(50,088.1 Fr.)
32,469.19 $
(28,040.0 Fr.)
     -44.0 %
Clothing And Shoes
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 67.12 $
(57.97 Fr.)
119.38 $
(103.09 Fr.)
     +77.8 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 47.86 $
(41.33 Fr.)
69.64 $
(60.14 Fr.)
     +45.5 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 106.86 $
(92.28 Fr.)
141.63 $
(122.31 Fr.)
     +32.5 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 170.64 $
(147.36 Fr.)
188.55 $
(162.83 Fr.)
     +10.5 %
Rent Per Month
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 4,098.47 $
(3,539.39 Fr.)
2,206.63 $
(1,905.62 Fr.)
     -46.2 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 2,864.83 $
(2,474.04 Fr.)
1,951.51 $
(1,685.3 Fr.)
     -31.9 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 8,732.93 $
(7,541.65 Fr.)
4,538.16 $
(3,919.1 Fr.)
     -48.0 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 5,303.48 $
(4,580.02 Fr.)
3,629.53 $
(3,134.42 Fr.)
     -31.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,705.32 $
(1,472.69 Fr.)
1,910.7 $
(1,650.06 Fr.)
     +12.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,198.21 $
(1,034.76 Fr.)
1,506.08 $
(1,300.63 Fr.)
     +25.7 %
Salaries And Financing
New York, NY Edit Geneva Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,743.89 $
(4,960.35 Fr.)
7,504.67 $
(6,480.94 Fr.)
     +30.7 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.61 2.48      -62.5 %
Last update: October 2024October 2024
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