🇨🇭 Geneva vs 🇬🇧 Glasgow

Cost of living comparison · 2026

🇨🇭

Geneva

Switzerland

$3,446–$5,456/mo

CHF3,077 – CHF4,871 / month (local)

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Glasgow

United Kingdom

$2,092–$3,313/mo

£1,647 – £2,609 / month (local)

Geneva is 65% more expensive

Glasgow wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryGeneva (USD)Glasgow (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$2,585–$4,021$1,569–$2,441🟢 Glasgow
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$1,364–$2,154$828–$1,308🟢 Glasgow
Utilities$108–$208$65–$126🟢 Glasgow
Groceries$546–$818$331–$497🟢 Glasgow
Eating out (mid-range meal)$72–$129$44–$78🟢 Glasgow
Public transport (monthly)$136–$165$83–$100🟢 Glasgow
Internet & Mobile$43–$72$26–$44🟢 Glasgow
Gym membership$50–$93$31–$57🟢 Glasgow
Cinema ticket$20–$26$12–$16🟢 Glasgow
Monthly total (single)$3,446–$5,456$2,092–$3,313🟢 Glasgow

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Quality of life comparison

Housing2.4 / 10 · 4.8 / 10
Geneva
Glasgow▲ better
Safety8.7 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Geneva▲ better
Glasgow
Healthcare8.7 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Geneva▲ better
Glasgow
Education8.3 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Geneva▲ better
Glasgow
Environment9.1 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Geneva▲ better
Glasgow
Economy7.4 / 10 · 6.8 / 10
Geneva▲ better
Glasgow
Culture8.0 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Geneva▲ better
Glasgow
Internet8.4 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Geneva▲ better
Glasgow

Who should choose which city?

Choose Geneva if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Geneva offers vs Glasgow
  • ✓NGOs
  • ✓Lake
  • ✓International schools
  • ✓Diplomacy

Choose Glasgow if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Geneva
  • ✓Music
  • ✓Affordable vs London
  • ✓Art schools
  • ✓Creative industries

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