Cost of living
Geneva (Switzerland) compared to Biel/Bienne
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Overview comparison
Geneva (Switzerland)Biel/Bienne
Consumer prices in Geneva (Switzerland) are roughly 4% higher than in Biel/Bienne.
Cost of living
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,129 | 2,095 |
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| Total with rent family | 8,066 | 6,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,426 | 1,449 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,198 | 4,107 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,403.76 | 1,498.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,643.79 | 2,120.02 |
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| Food person | 1,125 | 721 |
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| Food family | 2,385 | 2,228 |
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| Transport person | 109.15 | 120.59 |
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| Transport family | 272.75 | 342.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.52 years | 74.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Lunch Menu | 25.97 | 25.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 134.11 | 106.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 19.81 | 17.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.18 | 6.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.01 | 5.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.15 | 4.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,461.86 | 1,499.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,072.19 | 1,258.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,706.86 | 2,035.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,654.86 | 1,892.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 231.18 | 151.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 305.45 | 292.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.98 | 63.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.78 | 2.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 16,519 | 14,567 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,577 | 10,549 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.78 | 4.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.78% | 124.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 38.44 | 48.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.47 | 1.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 2.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.03 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.18 | 7.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 30.91 | 28.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 57.14 | 43.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Biel/Bienne |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 94.02 | 130.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 26.76 | 19.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.24 | 123.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 50.87 | 48.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 133.25 | 130.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 185.63 | 136.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,896.41 | 2,949.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,074 | 20,362 |
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