Cost of living
Geneva (Switzerland) compared to Carouge
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Overview comparison
Geneva (Switzerland)Carouge
Consumer prices in Carouge are roughly 4% higher than in Geneva (Switzerland).
Cost of living
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Carouge |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,129 | 2,917 |
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| Total with rent family | 8,066 | 6,442 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,426 | 1,311 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,198 | 4,134 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,403.76 | 1,566.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,643.79 | 3,905.13 |
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| Food person | 1,125 | 958 |
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| Food family | 2,385 | 2,762 |
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| Transport person | 109.15 | 93.62 |
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| Transport family | 272.75 | 261.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.52 years | 69.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Carouge |
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| Lunch Menu | 25.97 | 27.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 134.11 | 104.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 19.81 | 15.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.18 | 10.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.01 | 5.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.15 | 5.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Carouge |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,461.86 | 1,995.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,072.19 | 1,558.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,706.86 | 3,346.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,654.86 | 3,236.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 231.18 | 137.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 305.45 | 218.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.98 | 52.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Carouge |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.78 | 2.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 16,519 | 19,739 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,577 | 8,953 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.78 | 3.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.78% | 70.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 38.44 | 37.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.47 | 1.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Carouge |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 2.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.03 | 3.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.18 | 8.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 18.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 30.91 | 31.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 57.14 | 44.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 2.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Geneva (Switzerland) | Carouge |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 94.02 | 95.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 26.76 | 25.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.24 | 167.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 50.87 | 37.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 133.25 | 117.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 185.63 | 152.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,896.41 | 2,337.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,074 | 17,650 |
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