City, Switzerland
Cost of living in Geneva
How much a month costs in Geneva
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $6,030–8,210 (CHF5,000–6,800).
Prices in Geneva
Typical 2026 ranges in CHF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CHF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CHF2,300–3,600 | $2,780–4,340 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CHF1,700–2,600 | $2,050–3,140 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CHF40–70 | $48–84 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CHF190–330 | $229–398 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CHF15–25 | $18–30 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CHF38–65 | $46–78 |
| Cappuccino | CHF3–5 | $3.6–6.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CHF6–9 | $7.2–10.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CHF3–4 | $3.6–4.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CHF28–45 | $34–54 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | CHF90–160 | $109–193 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CHF20–45 | $24–54 |
Cost of living across Switzerland
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lugano | $4,830–7,000 | 3/100 |
| Interlaken | $5,070–7,000 | 3/100 |
| Lucerne | $5,190–7,240 | 2/100 |
| Bern | $5,190–7,240 | 2/100 |
| Lausanne | $5,190–7,240 | 1/100 |
| Basel | $5,310–7,480 | 2/100 |
| Grindelwald | $5,430–7,840 | 1/100 |
| Montreux | $5,430–7,840 | 2/100 |
| Zurich | $5,790–7,840 | 1/100 |
| Geneva | $6,030–8,210 | — |
| Zermatt | $6,030–9,050 | 1/100 |
| St. Moritz | $6,640–9,650 | — |
Cheaper alternatives to Geneva
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Geneva?
About $3,500–4,460 on a lean budget, $6,030–8,210 for a comfortable month and $10,860–16,890 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Geneva?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CHF2,300–3,600 ($2,780–4,340) a month in the center and CHF1,700–2,600 ($2,050–3,140) outside it.
How much does food cost in Geneva?
A local meal is CHF15–25 ($18–30); a mid-range restaurant is CHF38–65 ($46–78) per person.
Is Switzerland expensive?
Prices in Switzerland are about 112% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- TPG Geneva Public Transport
- Geneva Airport
- Geneva Tourism
- SBB
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.