Is Geneva more expensive than Fribourg?

Fribourg is the cheaper of the two: total monthly cost of living for a single adult is CHF 2,812 vs CHF 4,014 — a difference of CHF 1,202/month.

What is the average rent in Geneva?

A 1-bedroom flat in Genève averages around CHF 2,100/month, while a 3-bedroom is around CHF 4,200/month.

Standard adult health insurance with a CHF 300 franchise averages around CHF 340/month in Fribourg.

Monthly costs for a single adult, mid-range lifestyle. Updated Jun 2026.

Geneva

CHF 4’014/mo

Fribourg

CHF 2’812/mo

Cost	Geneva	Fribourg	Difference
Rent (1BR, city center)	CHF 2’100	CHF 1’300	+CHF 800
Health insurance	CHF 480	CHF 340	+CHF 140
Groceries	CHF 700	CHF 540	+CHF 160
Eating out	CHF 444	CHF 332	+CHF 112
Transport	CHF 70	CHF 80	−CHF 10
Utilities	CHF 220	CHF 220	—
Total / month	CHF 4’014	CHF 2’812	CHF 1,202