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Cost of Living Comparison Between Geneva and Chiang Mai Cost of Living Comparison Between Geneva and Chiang Mai

😐 Solo nomad: Geneva is 234% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 371% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Geneva is 276.7% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 388.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$37.22 CHFΒ 29.89
$1.97 ΰΈΏ62.0
1789.34%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$145 CHFΒ 117
$18.68 ΰΈΏ587
676.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$18.33 CHFΒ 14.72
$7.92 ΰΈΏ249
131.44%
Cappuccino
$5.71 CHFΒ 4.58
$2.02 ΰΈΏ63.6
182.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.47 CHFΒ 4.39
$0.84 ΰΈΏ26.44
551.19%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.85 CHFΒ 3.90
$0.35 ΰΈΏ11.06
1285.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$9.69 CHFΒ 7.78
$2.22 ΰΈΏ69.9
336.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.57 CHFΒ 6.88
$3.59 ΰΈΏ113
138.72%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.18 CHFΒ 1.75
$1.67 ΰΈΏ52.3
30.54%
White Bread (500g)
$3.95 CHFΒ 3.17
$1.62 ΰΈΏ51.1
143.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.46 CHFΒ 3.58
$1.20 ΰΈΏ37.82
271.67%
Eggs
$7.24 CHFΒ 5.81
$1.93 ΰΈΏ60.8
275.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$27.35 CHFΒ 21.96
$16.00 ΰΈΏ503
70.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$32.78 CHFΒ 26.33
$3.16 ΰΈΏ99.2
937.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$52.1 CHFΒ 41.81
$10.93 ΰΈΏ343
376.40%
Apples (1kg)
$3.44 CHFΒ 2.76
$2.67 ΰΈΏ83.8
28.84%
Banana (1kg)
$2.50 CHFΒ 2.00
$1.18 ΰΈΏ36.98
111.86%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.95 CHFΒ 2.37
$1.64 ΰΈΏ51.5
79.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.21 CHFΒ 4.98
$1.59 ΰΈΏ49.82
290.57%
Potato (1kg)
$2.69 CHFΒ 2.16
$1.32 ΰΈΏ41.63
103.79%
Onion (1kg)
$2.32 CHFΒ 1.86
$1.19 ΰΈΏ37.48
94.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.51 CHFΒ 2.02
$0.71 ΰΈΏ22.19
253.52%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.38 CHFΒ 1.11
$0.56 ΰΈΏ17.74
146.43%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.90 CHFΒ 8.75
$4.64 ΰΈΏ146
134.91%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.56 CHFΒ 10.08
$18.96 ΰΈΏ596
-33.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.27 CHFΒ 2.62
$1.77 ΰΈΏ55.6
84.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.64 CHFΒ 2.92
$3.20 ΰΈΏ101
13.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.65 CHFΒ 2.93
$0.90 ΰΈΏ28.31
305.56%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$87.3 CHFΒ 70.1
$19.24 ΰΈΏ605
353.85%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.79 CHFΒ 6.25
$1.36 ΰΈΏ42.77
472.79%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.49 CHFΒ 2.80
$1.35 ΰΈΏ42.35
158.52%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$65.1 CHFΒ 52.3
$8.15 ΰΈΏ256
699.14%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.26 CHFΒ 1.81
$1.22 ΰΈΏ38.42
85.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.8K CHFΒ 32.0K
$21.4K ΰΈΏ671.6K
86.31%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$49.3K CHFΒ 39.6K
$21.7K ΰΈΏ683.6K
126.76%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$265 CHFΒ 213
$70.3 ΰΈΏ2,210
277.20%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$47.72 CHFΒ 38.32
$13.91 ΰΈΏ437
243.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$63.0 CHFΒ 50.6
$18.00 ΰΈΏ566
250.06%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$80.7 CHFΒ 64.8
$41.78 ΰΈΏ1,313
93.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$36.64 CHFΒ 29.42
$6.80 ΰΈΏ214
438.82%
Cinema Ticket
$24.37 CHFΒ 19.57
$5.72 ΰΈΏ180
326.05%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$3,438 CHFΒ 2,761
$308 ΰΈΏ9,690
1015.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$32.8K CHFΒ 26.4K
$14.8K ΰΈΏ465.6K
121.71%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$135 CHFΒ 108
$55.9 ΰΈΏ1,755
141.70%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$81.8 CHFΒ 65.7
$26.71 ΰΈΏ839
206.40%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$165 CHFΒ 132
$84.5 ΰΈΏ2,657
95.04%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$214 CHFΒ 172
$70.8 ΰΈΏ2,226
201.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,367 CHFΒ 1,901
$431 ΰΈΏ13.5K
449.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,072 CHFΒ 1,664
$237 ΰΈΏ7,437
775.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,798 CHFΒ 3,853
$811 ΰΈΏ25.5K
491.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,904 CHFΒ 3,135
$501 ΰΈΏ15.7K
679.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$21.9K CHFΒ 17.6K
$2,202 ΰΈΏ69.2K
896.11%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$17.5K CHFΒ 14.1K
$1,600 ΰΈΏ50.3K
994.09%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Geneva
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$7,528 CHFΒ 6,045
$684 ΰΈΏ21.5K
999.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.46
5
-50.80%

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Last update for Geneva: January 12, 2026

Last update for Chiang Mai: January 13, 2026

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