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Geneva travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Geneva

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Geneva for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Geneva compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Geneva in 2024 is 41% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Geneva in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Geneva by expense type

Restaurant budget in Geneva

Lunch

$ 28/person
($ 20 to $ 56)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 67/person
($ 48 to $ 89)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 18/person
($ 16 to $ 23)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 8.3 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.3/cup
($ 4.1 to $ 6.6)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 4.7/can
($ 3.3 to $ 6.6)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 4.2/bottle
($ 2.8 to $ 6.6)

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101% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Geneva

1-star hotel

$ 171/night
($ 80 to $ 679)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 123/night
($ 62 to $ 234)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 171/night
($ 69 to $ 486)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 246/night
($ 84 to $ 625)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 637/night
($ 302 to $ 1566)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 482

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 170/month
($ 80 to $ 629)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 258/month
($ 74 to $ 1163)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 379/month
($ 91 to $ 1310)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 192/month
($ 79 to $ 809)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 316/month
($ 80 to $ 1233)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Geneva

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.5/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.1/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 12)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 26/kg
($ 14 to $ 39)

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112% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.6)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.5
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Geneva

Bus ticket

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 4.2)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.3/km
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6.6
($ 6 to $ 12)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 61/24hrs
($ 35 to $ 104)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Geneva

Cinema

$ 23/ticket
($ 20 to $ 28)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 33/hr
($ 23 to $ 34)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Geneva

Cigarettes

$ 9.3/pack
($ 8.8 to $ 10)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 111
($ 56 to $ 149)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 74
($ 34 to $ 110)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Geneva

$ 910
(fair price: $ 667)

London → Geneva

$ 102
(fair price: $ 79)

Manchester → Geneva

$ 124
(fair price: $ 97)

Montreal → Geneva

$ 939
(fair price: $ 783)

Edinburgh → Geneva

$ 145
(fair price: $ 117)

Dublin → Geneva

$ 178
(fair price: $ 134)

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