Geneva is the second-largest city in Switzerland behind Zurich and the most international city in Europe with over 40% of its population coming from outside Switzerland. To find out the cost of living in Geneva, look over the list that we have created below.

Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is given below in detail:

Expense TypeCost (Local Currency) 
Lunch One Person (including a drink) in the business districtCHF 29
Fast Food Combo Meal at Restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)CHF 15
500 grams (1/2 kg) of boneless chicken breastCHF 16
1 liter of whole fat milkCHF 1.73
1 dozen (12) Large eggsCHF 8
1 kilogram of tomatoes (2 lbs)CHF 4.69
0.5 kg (500 grams) local cheeseCHF 10
1 kg of apples (2 lb.) CHF 4.33
1 kg of potatoes (2 lb.)CHF 3.70
0.5 litre domestic beer at a supermarket (16 oz)CHF 1.93
1 bottle of good quality red table wineCHF 17
2 liters of Soft Drink (Coca-Cola)CHF 2.68
2 people meal (Bread only)CHF 3.26
Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Posh areaCHF 3,158
Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Average areaCHF 2,416
 2 people Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 914 sq. ft. apartmentCHF 174
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Posh or Expensive areaCHF 1,809
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Average areaCHF 1,354
1 person Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for (480 Sqft) studioCHF 158
1 month Internet Connection (8 mbpsCHF 51
40 inch flat-screen TV CHF 715
Microwave 800 to 900 Watt made by Bosch, LG, or similar brandsCHF 126
Laundry detergent (3 litres~ or 100 oz.)CHF 13
Cleaning hourly rateCHF 25
1 jeans pair from Levis or similar brandCHF 116
Single warm weather dress at Top brand like Zara, H&M or similarCHF 43
Single pair of shoes for sports like Nike, Adidas, or similar brandsCHF 116
Single pair of men’s leather formal shoesCHF 183
1.4 cc base vehicle price (Volkswagen Golf)CHF 26,629
1 liter 0.25 gallon) of gas/fuelCHF 1.71
Public transport monthly ticket CHF 61
Business day taxi usage, 8 km. i.e. 5 milesCHF 36
 6 days cold treatment medicine like Tylenol, Coldrex, or similar brandsCHF 12
Antibiotics Box (12 doses)CHF 29
Private Doctor Visit (15 minutes)CHF 122
32 tampons (1 Box)CHF 9
Deodorant or roll-on  (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)CHF 4.41
Hair shampoo & conditioner(400 ml ~ 12 oz.)CHF 4.77
Toilet paper 4 rollsCHF 3.52
Toothpaste tubeCHF 3.79
Men’s haircut at the VIP areaCHF 37
Average dinner for two at a pubCHF 74
2 movie ticketsCHF 36
2 tickets to best seats at a theaterCHF 141
Dinner for two people at an Italian restaurant in the the VIP area including appetizer, main course, wine and dessertCHF 109
One cocktail drink at a downtown clubCHF 17
Coffee (Cappuccino) in the VIP area of the cityCHF 5.22
1 beer at a neighbourhood pub (500ml)CHF 7
128GB iPad with supported Wi-Fi CHF 579
1 minute of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts included)CHF 0.57
1 month of  business district gym membershipCHF 91
1 pack of cigarettes (Marlboro)CHF 8

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