Is Geneva more expensive than Vaud?

Vaud is the cheaper of the two: total monthly cost of living for a single adult is CHF 3,686 vs CHF 4,014 — a difference of CHF 328/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 420/month in Vaud.

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

Geneva

CHF 4’014/mo

Vaud

CHF 3’686/mo

Cost	Geneva	Vaud	Difference
Rent (1BR, city center)	CHF 2’100	CHF 1’900	+CHF 200
Health insurance	CHF 480	CHF 420	+CHF 60
Groceries	CHF 700	CHF 660	+CHF 40
Eating out	CHF 444	CHF 416	+CHF 28
Transport	CHF 70	CHF 70	—
Utilities	CHF 220	CHF 220	—
Total / month	CHF 4’014	CHF 3’686	CHF 328