Cost of Living Comparison Between Chur and Geneva Cost of Living Comparison Between Chur and Geneva

😐 Solo nomad: Chur is 6.7% more expensive than Geneva without rent, and 25.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chur is 0.3% more expensive than Geneva without rent, and 19.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chur
Geneva
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$31.38 CHF 24.51
$37.18 CHF 29.04
-15.60%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$98.0 CHF 76.5
$147 CHF 115
-33.16%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$16.20 CHF 12.66
$18.72 CHF 14.62
-13.46%
Cappuccino
$5.88 CHF 4.59
$5.91 CHF 4.61
-0.51%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.44 CHF 3.47
$5.46 CHF 4.27
-18.68%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.22 CHF 3.30
$4.77 CHF 3.72
-11.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$7.41 CHF 5.79
$10.01 CHF 7.81
-25.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.30 CHF 5.70
$8.36 CHF 6.53
-12.68%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chur
Geneva
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.23 CHF 1.74
$2.29 CHF 1.78
-2.62%
White Bread (500g)
$3.68 CHF 2.88
$3.84 CHF 3.00
-4.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.15 CHF 3.24
$4.39 CHF 3.43
-5.47%
Eggs
$7.70 CHF 6.01
$7.48 CHF 5.84
2.94%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$29.92 CHF 23.37
$26.68 CHF 20.84
12.14%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$35.31 CHF 27.58
$33.64 CHF 26.27
4.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$36.20 CHF 28.27
$52.2 CHF 40.75
-30.62%
Apples (1kg)
$3.65 CHF 2.85
$3.59 CHF 2.80
1.67%
Banana (1kg)
$2.32 CHF 1.81
$2.41 CHF 1.88
-3.73%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.61 CHF 2.04
$2.99 CHF 2.34
-12.71%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.63 CHF 4.40
$6.30 CHF 4.92
-10.63%
Potato (1kg)
$1.73 CHF 1.35
$2.54 CHF 1.99
-31.89%
Onion (1kg)
$2.28 CHF 1.78
$2.33 CHF 1.82
-2.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.15 CHF 1.68
$2.52 CHF 1.97
-14.68%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.28 CHF 1.00
$1.34 CHF 1.05
-4.48%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.86 CHF 8.48
$11.27 CHF 8.80
-3.64%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.50 CHF 10.54
$12.65 CHF 9.88
6.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.49 CHF 1.95
$3.35 CHF 2.61
-25.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.43 CHF 2.68
$3.69 CHF 2.88
-7.05%
🚌 Getting Around
Chur
Geneva
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$5.34 CHF 4.17
$3.60 CHF 2.81
48.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$185 CHF 145
$84.6 CHF 66.0
119.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$8.35 CHF 6.52
$7.76 CHF 6.06
7.60%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.27 CHF 3.33
$3.50 CHF 2.73
22.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$62.8 CHF 49.05
$64.7 CHF 50.5
-2.88%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.16 CHF 1.68
$2.23 CHF 1.74
-3.14%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$38.0K CHF 29.7K
$39.8K CHF 31.1K
-4.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.0K CHF 28.9K
$48.9K CHF 38.2K
-24.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chur
Geneva
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$243 CHF 190
$260 CHF 203
-6.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$24.77 CHF 19.35
$49.43 CHF 38.60
-49.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$49.44 CHF 38.61
$62.9 CHF 49.09
-21.35%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chur
Geneva
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$86.0 CHF 67.1
$79.1 CHF 61.8
8.67%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$36.43 CHF 28.45
$35.96 CHF 28.08
1.31%
Cinema Ticket
$22.20 CHF 17.34
$24.27 CHF 18.95
-8.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Chur
Geneva
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,427 CHF 1,896
$3,511 CHF 2,742
-30.87%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$43.4K CHF 33.9K
$33.8K CHF 26.4K
28.55%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chur
Geneva
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$138 CHF 108
$137 CHF 107
0.73%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.80 CHF 28.74
$79.6 CHF 62.2
-53.76%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$130 CHF 102
$164 CHF 128
-20.41%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$161 CHF 126
$208 CHF 163
-22.71%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chur
Geneva
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,508 CHF 1,177
$2,292 CHF 1,790
-34.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,144 CHF 894
$2,059 CHF 1,608
-44.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,894 CHF 2,261
$4,743 CHF 3,705
-38.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,592 CHF 2,024
$3,925 CHF 3,065
-33.96%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$10.3K CHF 8,035
$22.5K CHF 17.5K
-54.19%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,360 CHF 5,748
$17.6K CHF 13.8K
-58.28%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chur
Geneva
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$7,325 CHF 5,721
$7,895 CHF 6,166
-7.23%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2
2.46
-18.70%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Chur: February 28, 2026

Last update for Geneva: March 2, 2026

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