Cost of Living in Geneva
Summary of cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,492.5$ (5,444.6Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,767.8$ (1,482.5Fr.), excluding rent.
- Geneva is 9.4% more expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Geneva is, on average, 39.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 Fr. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 Fr. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.76 Fr. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.39 Fr. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.98 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.87 Fr. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.85 Fr. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.62 Fr. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.06 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.98 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.30 Fr. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.87 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.29 Fr. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.14 Fr. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.37 Fr. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.96 Fr. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.88 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.09 Fr. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.69 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.99 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.00 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 Fr. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 70.00 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.15 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.15 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 52.50 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.92 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,800.00 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000.00 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 203.76 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 39.36 Fr. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 52.11 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.36 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.77 Fr. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,800.00 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,145.00 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 113.24 Fr. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.70 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.83 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 177.19 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,917.08 Fr. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,648.49 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,861.03 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,156.16 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,487.03 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,207.73 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,682.71 Fr. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.46 |
Prices in Geneva
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Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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