Geneva

Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland. Geneva's economy is largely service-driven and closely linked to the rest of the canton. The city is one of the global leaders in financial centres.

Founded: 1535
Population: 201k
Area: 15.92 km²
Average salary: $5,733.87
Elevation: 375 m
Timezone: UTC+01

Cost of Living in Geneva

Last Update: February 2023

Rent Per Month

Price

Range

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

$2,179.74

$1,701.26$3,003.79

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

$1,791.90

$1,275.95$2,498.73

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

$4,486.07

$3,189.87$5,848.10

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

$3,207.59

$2,658.23$3,827.84

Buy Apartment Price

Price

Range

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

$17,633.69

$12,759.48$25,518.97

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

$12,208.48

$9,037.97$16,481.00

Utilities (Monthly)

Price

Range

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)

$0.23

$0.11$0.32

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment

$204.90

$150.99$299.16

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$62.01

$47.85$101.01

Markets

Price

Range

Apples (1kg)

$3.56

$2.13$4.25

Banana (1kg)

$2.61

$2.13$3.19

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$44.44

$31.90$63.80

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$12.76

$9.57$21.27

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$23.52

$14.57$36.68

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

$8.51

$8.51$9.57

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.25

$1.06$3.19

Eggs (regular) (12)

$5.63

$2.55$8.51

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.97

$1.06$3.19

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.19

$1.70$3.08

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$2.96

$1.28$5.32

Local Cheese (1kg)

$19.51

$12.76$47.85

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.70

$1.28$2.66

Onion (1kg)

$2.16

$1.28$3.19

Oranges (1kg)

$2.90

$1.81$4.25

Potato (1kg)

$2.11

$1.06$3.72

Rice (white), (1kg)

$2.80

$1.38$4.78

Tomato (1kg)

$3.62

$1.91$4.89

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.37

$0.43$2.13

Transportation

Price

Range

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.09

$1.79$2.39

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$74.43

$53.16$95.70

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

$3.19

$3.19$4.47

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$50.51

$47.85$63.80

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$3.19

$3.19$5.32

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$6.38

$6.38$10.63

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

$32,784.78

$31,898.71$31,898.71

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)

$35,620.22

$30,835.42$40,405.03

Clothing And Shoes

Price

Range

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$103.67

$63.80$148.86

1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes

$201.95

$106.33$425.32

1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)

$132.25

$95.70$211.59

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)

$63.80

$37.22$105.27

Restaurants

Price

Range

Cappuccino (regular)

$4.84

$3.19$7.44

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.01

$3.19$5.32

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$7.44

$4.25$9.57

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$8.51

$5.32$10.63

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

$15.95

$13.82$18.08

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$122.28

$85.06$159.49

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$26.58

$19.14$47.85

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.48

$2.66$4.25

Childcare

Price

Range

International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child

$25,965.55

$21,265.80$31,898.71

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child

$2,355.42

$1,275.95$3,934.17

Sports And Leisure

Price

Range

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

$19.14

$18.08$26.58

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$77.97

$42.53$106.33

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

$26.58

$15.95$31.90

Salaries And Financing

Price

Range

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$5,733.87

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate

1.39

0.82.3

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