Berlin vs Geneva Cost of Living
Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5 — Geneva (Switzerland) · Overall index 95.2
Summary
- Overall, Geneva is 57% more expensive than Berlin.
- Rent in Geneva is 85% more expensive than in Berlin.
- Dining out in Geneva is 61% more expensive than in Berlin.
| Item | Berlin | Geneva | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +85% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,809 | $3,225 | +78% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,061 | $1,967 | +85% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,318 | $5,449 | +64% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,981 | $4,210 | +113% |
| Groceries | +52% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $1.5 | +39% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.73 | $4.82 | +77% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.17 | $5.47 | +31% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $5.11 | +35% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | $17 | +59% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | $14.2 | +38% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16 | $23.2 | +45% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.81 | $7.12 | +87% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $2.53 | +60% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.71 | $4.73 | +27% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.02 | $6.91 | +72% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.23 | $3.6 | +61% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.26 | $3.54 | +57% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2 | $3.15 | +57% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2 | $2.88 | +44% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.1 | $17.5 | +58% |
| Transport | +56% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.87 | $2.74 | +47% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.3 | $121 | +44% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.71 | $4.64 | +71% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.27 | $1.96 | +54% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.74 | $1.2 | +62% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,143 | $33,371 | +58% |
| Dining out | +61% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.6 | $27 | +73% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.5 | $120 | +36% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.01 | $12.6 | +57% |
| Cappuccino | $3.38 | $5.88 | +74% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.05 | $3.11 | +52% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $7.61 | +58% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.19 | $10.4 | +68% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2.39 | +67% |
| Telecom | +34% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.6 | $64.4 | +35% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.3 | $77.2 | +32% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.38 | +46% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.9 | $16 | +24% |
| Utilities & household | +46% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $144 | $216 | +50% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.23 | +53% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.66 | $4.88 | +33% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.08 | $1.61 | +49% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.9 | $27.4 | +62% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.1 | $99.5 | +60% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.3 | $16.1 | +56% |
| Men's haircut | $26.9 | $33.1 | +23% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.6 | $27.6 | +57% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,733 | $2,149 | +24% |
3,290 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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