Geneva travel budget

Geneva: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Geneva

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 118 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2830* (2562 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 172 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5856* (5306 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 229 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 125 per person
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 46 per person

Total budget:

$ 9643* (8722 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Geneva compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Geneva in 2024 is 50% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Geneva is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 29/person
($ 20 to $ 57)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 69/person
($ 48 to $ 90)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 18/person
($ 16 to $ 23)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 12)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 4.4 to $ 6.7)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 5/can
($ 3.4 to $ 6.7)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 4.1/bottle
($ 2.8 to $ 6.7)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Geneva

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Geneva is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 108 to $ 339)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 95 to $ 206)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 204/night
($ 117 to $ 478)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 253/night
($ 132 to $ 502)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 603/night
($ 337 to $ 1152)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 133/month
($ 102 to $ 277)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 335/month
($ 184 to $ 730)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 519/month
($ 204 to $ 1113)

174% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 198/month
($ 130 to $ 512)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 470/month
($ 206 to $ 1261)

142% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Supermarket food budget in Geneva

On average, the price of supermarket food in Geneva is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.7/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 5.6)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.2/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 13)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 28/kg
($ 14 to $ 41)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.7)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Geneva

On average, the price of transport in Geneva is 84% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 4.2)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.4/km
($ 3.4 to $ 5.6)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.5)

130% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6.7
($ 6.2 to $ 12)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Geneva

On average, budget for leisure activities in Geneva is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 23/ticket
($ 20 to $ 29)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
($ 23 to $ 34)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Geneva

On average, shopping budget in Geneva is 58% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.5/pack
($ 9 to $ 11)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 112
($ 57 to $ 152)

110% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 75
($ 34 to $ 112)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Geneva
New York City → Geneva
New York City → Geneva
$ 906
(fair price: $ 668)
London → Geneva
London → Geneva
London → Geneva
$ 100
(fair price: $ 81)
Manchester → Geneva
Manchester → Geneva
Manchester → Geneva
$ 122
(fair price: $ 97)
Montreal → Geneva
Montreal → Geneva
Montreal → Geneva
$ 942
(fair price: $ 785)
Edinburgh → Geneva
Edinburgh → Geneva
Edinburgh → Geneva
$ 144
(fair price: $ 117)
Dublin → Geneva
Dublin → Geneva
Dublin → Geneva
$ 175
(fair price: $ 136)

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About this information on the cost of living in Geneva

The information about the cost of living in Geneva shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Geneva was updated on 25-03-2024.

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