Cost of living
Geneva (Switzerland) compared to Basel-Stadt
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Overview comparison
Geneva (Switzerland)Basel-Stadt
Consumer prices in Geneva (Switzerland) are roughly 63% higher than in Basel-Stadt.
Cost of living
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Basel-Stadt |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,129 | 1,263 |
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| Total with rent family | 8,066 | 3,097 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,426 | 718 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,198 | 1,718 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,403.76 | 555.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,643.79 | 1,063.91 |
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| Food person | 1,125 | 381 |
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| Food family | 2,385 | 1,323 |
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| Transport person | 109.15 | 71.43 |
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| Transport family | 272.75 | 168.7 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.52 years | 68.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Basel-Stadt |
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| Lunch Menu | 25.97 | 15.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 134.11 | 59.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 19.81 | 12.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.18 | 7.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.01 | 3.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.15 | 2.32 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Basel-Stadt |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,461.86 | 482.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,072.19 | 340.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,706.86 | 943.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,654.86 | 663.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 231.18 | 104.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 305.45 | 150.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.98 | 25.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Basel-Stadt |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.78 | 3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 16,519 | 2,703 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,577 | 2,528 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.78 | 1.77 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.78% | 40.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 38.44 | 19.11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.47 | 1.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Basel-Stadt |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.03 | 1.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.18 | 3.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 20.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 30.91 | 11.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 57.14 | 13.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 1.73 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Basel-Stadt |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 94.02 | 33.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 26.76 | 14.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.24 | 22.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 50.87 | 14.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 133.25 | 65.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 185.63 | 85.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,896.41 | 183.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,074 | 12,804 |
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