Edinburgh vs Geneva Cost of Living
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0 — Geneva (Switzerland) · Overall index 95.2
Summary
- Overall, Geneva is 61% more expensive than Edinburgh.
- Rent in Geneva is 102% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
- Transport in Geneva is 64% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
| Item | Edinburgh | Geneva | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +102% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | $3,225 | +123% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | $1,967 | +69% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | $5,449 | +90% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | $4,210 | +132% |
| Groceries | +52% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.5 | +63% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | $4.82 | +51% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $5.47 | +47% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.67 | $5.11 | +39% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.8 | $17 | +44% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $14.2 | +45% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $23.2 | +62% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.4 | $7.12 | +62% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.49 | $2.53 | +70% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.65 | $4.73 | +30% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.12 | $6.91 | +68% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $3.6 | +43% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | $3.54 | +52% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.2 | $3.15 | +43% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $2.88 | +60% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | $17.5 | +64% |
| Transport | +64% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.64 | $2.74 | +67% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74 | $121 | +64% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.9 | $4.64 | +60% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.29 | $1.96 | +52% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | $1.2 | +76% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,187 | $33,371 | +65% |
| Dining out | +61% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $27 | +89% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $93.6 | $120 | +28% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.08 | $12.6 | +39% |
| Cappuccino | $3.72 | $5.88 | +58% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | $3.11 | +80% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.94 | $7.61 | +54% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.59 | $10.4 | +86% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2.39 | +67% |
| Telecom | +34% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.3 | $64.4 | +19% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | $77.2 | +44% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.38 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $16 | +23% |
| Utilities & household | +46% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $216 | +77% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.23 | +44% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.41 | $4.88 | +43% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | $1.61 | +52% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $27.4 | +52% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.5 | $99.5 | +62% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.3 | $16.1 | +31% |
| Men's haircut | $26.7 | $33.1 | +24% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | $27.6 | +36% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,472 | $2,149 | +46% |
3,232 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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