Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
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| Food | + 165% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 165% more expensive than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Riyadh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (﷼ 117) | ﷼ 32 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (﷼ 65) | ﷼ 30 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 16 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.74 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 13 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.61 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 6 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 15 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.42 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 8 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.93 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 4.99 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.44 (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (﷼ 61) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.46 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 8 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.73 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 3.91 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 91% more expensive than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Riyadh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,818 (﷼ 16,222) | ﷼ 8,226 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,096 (﷼ 13,154) | ﷼ 4,087 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 165 (﷼ 699) | ﷼ 569 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,213 (﷼ 9,404) | ﷼ 4,270 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,673 (﷼ 7,108) | ﷼ 2,941 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 121 (﷼ 515) | ﷼ 493 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (﷼ 234) | ﷼ 258 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 547 (﷼ 2,324) | ﷼ 1,580 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (﷼ 764) | ﷼ 509 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 36 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (﷼ 124) | ﷼ 45 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Riyadh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 96 (﷼ 409) | ﷼ 182 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 58 (﷼ 245) | ﷼ 213 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (﷼ 522) | ﷼ 396 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 193 (﷼ 819) | ﷼ 324 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Riyadh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,446 (﷼ 146,350) | ﷼ 94,922 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.89 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.28 | + 253% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (﷼ 297) | ﷼ 142 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (﷼ 146) | ﷼ 61 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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| Geneva | Riyadh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (﷼ 50) | ﷼ 9 | + 435% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (﷼ 123) | ﷼ 75 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (﷼ 547) | ﷼ 189 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 25 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 22 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 16 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.48 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 10 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.59 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 19 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (﷼ 179) | ﷼ 33 | + 441% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Geneva | Riyadh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 84 (﷼ 359) | ﷼ 210 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 43 (﷼ 181) | ﷼ 123 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (﷼ 507) | ﷼ 308 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 130 (﷼ 551) | ﷼ 218 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 23 (﷼ 97) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.90 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 17 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (﷼ 32) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (﷼ 2,501) | ﷼ 2,618 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (﷼ 1.42) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 110 (﷼ 468) | ﷼ 395 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 26 | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 414 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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