Glarus vs Geneva
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
GL
Glarus
Monthly Costs
CHF 3'580
CHF 42'960 / year
-13.7% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -1'700
/month
/year
CHF -20'400
Glarusis cheaper
GE
Geneva
Monthly Costs
CHF 5'280
CHF 63'360 / year
+27.2% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Glarus (GL) | Geneva (GE) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 3'580 | CHF 5'280 | CHF -1'700 (-32.2%) | GL |
| Rent | CHF 1'050 | CHF 2'080 | CHF -1'030 (-49.5%) | GL |
| Health insurance | CHF 342 | CHF 512 | CHF -170 (-33.2%) | GL |
| Food | CHF 510 | CHF 680 | CHF -170 (-25.0%) | GL |
| Transport | CHF 265 | CHF 380 | CHF -115 (-30.3%) | GL |
| Utilities | CHF 145 | CHF 190 | CHF -45 (-23.7%) | GL |
| Entertainment | CHF 190 | CHF 300 | CHF -110 (-36.7%) | GL |
| Taxes | CHF 540 | CHF 860 | CHF -320 (-37.2%) | GL |
| Other | CHF 538 | CHF 278 | +CHF 260 (+93.5%) | GE |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -1'030
GL
CHF 1'050
GE
CHF 2'080
Health insurance
CHF -170
GL
CHF 342
GE
CHF 512
Food
CHF -170
GL
CHF 510
GE
CHF 680
Transport
CHF -115
GL
CHF 265
GE
CHF 380
Utilities
CHF -45
GL
CHF 145
GE
CHF 190
Entertainment
CHF -110
GL
CHF 190
GE
CHF 300
Taxes
CHF -320
GL
CHF 540
GE
CHF 860
Other
+CHF 260
GL
CHF 538
GE
CHF 278
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Glarus
89
Geneva
115
CH
100