Geneva, Switzerland
-20% vs Geneva avgChêne-Bourg is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Geneva, with a cost of living index of 94.9 — that is -20% compared to the Geneva average. Ranked #14 of 18, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around CHF 1,685/month, compared to a range of CHF 1,517 in Onex to CHF 2,844 in Cologny.
For a typical resident of Chêne-Bourg, housing takes up roughly 31% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately CHF 67,412 before tax.
Salaries in Chêne-Bourg reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 94.9:
After tax and deductions of 41.7% in Switzerland, take-home pay for someone earning CHF 67,412 would be roughly CHF 39,301/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a CHF 57,669 salary in Chêne-Bourg, Geneva (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Chêne-Bourg would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $71,175 |
| London | GBP | £61,252 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 356,144 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologny | 160.1 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Champel | 148.2 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Eaux-Vives | 142.3 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Florissant | 139.9 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Nations | 136.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Chêne-Bourg, Geneva to maintain your lifestyle.
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Chêne-Bourg is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Geneva. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #14 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Chêne-Bourg is below the Geneva average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.