Geneva, Switzerland

General Information

Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Geneva is a global city, an international financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, which has led to it being called the "Peace Capital".

• Population: 203,856
• Area: 15.93 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 46.201667785645, Longitude: 6.1469445228577

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): CHF 1,600 - 2,400
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): CHF 1,200 - 1,800
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): CHF 3,000 - 5,000
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): CHF 2,200 - 3,800
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: CHF 400 - 600
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): CHF 20 - 25
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): CHF 50 - 70
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): CHF 150 - 250 per month
• Internet: CHF 40 - 70 per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: CHF 50 - 120 per month
• Childcare / Preschool: CHF 1,500 - 2,500 per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: CHF 75 - 105
• Car Fuel (1 liter): CHF 1.90 - 2.10

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: CHF 75 - 105
• Single Ticket: CHF 2.50 - 4.20
• Bike Friendly: Yes, many cycling lanes
• Taxi Start Price: CHF 6 - 6.50

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): CHF 6,000 - 7,000
• IT Professionals (Junior): CHF 6,000 - 7,000
• IT Professionals (Senior): CHF 8,500 - 11,000
• Engineering (Entry Level): CHF 6,000 - 7,500
• Engineering (Experienced): CHF 7,500 - 10,000
• Teaching (Public School): CHF 5,500 - 6,500
• Teaching (University / Experienced): CHF 7,000 - 9,000
• Healthcare (Nurses): CHF 5,500 - 7,000
• Healthcare (Doctors / Specialists): CHF 8,500 - 12,000
• Finance / Banking (Analyst / Entry): CHF 7,500 - 9,500
• Finance / Banking (Manager / Specialist): CHF 10,000 - 15,000
• Pharmaceuticals (Entry / Junior): CHF 6,500 - 8,500
• Pharmaceuticals (Senior / Specialist): CHF 9,500 - 13,000
• Lawyers / Legal Professionals: CHF 7,500 - 14,000
• Hospitality / Tourism: CHF 4,000 - 6,000
• Administrative Jobs: CHF 5,000 - 6,500
• Retail / Sales: CHF 4,000 - 5,500
• Freelancers / Consultants: CHF 6,500 - 11,000

Average Monthly Cost for a Family of 4

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): CHF 3,000 - 5,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): CHF 1,600 - 2,400
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): CHF 250 - 350
• Internet: CHF 40 - 70
• Transportation (Monthly Pass for 4): CHF 300 - 420
• Dining Out: CHF 200 - 350
• Childcare / Preschool (2 children): CHF 3,000 - 5,000
• Fitness Club / Gym: CHF 50 - 120
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: CHF 300 - 500

Tourist Attractions

• Jet d'Eau
• Old Town (Vieille Ville)
• St. Pierre Cathedral
• Palais des Nations (UN)
• Lake Geneva Promenade

Events

• Geneva International Motor Show (March)
• Fêtes de Genève (August)
• Escalade Festival (December)