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Cost of living in Genève

Typical monthly rent by home size, health insurance premium and child allowance — with how this canton compares to the rest of Switzerland.

Typical monthly rent

Studio
CHF 1'150
3 rooms
CHF 1'950
4 rooms
CHF 2'500
5 rooms
CHF 3'100

vs. Swiss average

3-room rent rank (1 = most affordable)
25 / 26
3 rooms vs. Swiss average
+35%
Adult health premium / month
CHF 600 (+28%)
Minimum child allowance / month
CHF 311

Cantons with similar rents

All 26 cantons

Sources

Rounded cantonal medians and averages for planning, last checked 2026-01. Actual prices vary by commune, building and insurer; taxes are not included.