Geneva, Switzerland
-8% vs Geneva avgPâquis is a moderately-priced area within Geneva, with a cost of living index of 109.1 — that is -8% compared to the Geneva average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #9 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around CHF 1,938/month, compared to a range of CHF 1,517 in Onex to CHF 2,844 in Cologny.
For a typical resident of Pâquis, housing takes up roughly 36% 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 77,524 before tax.
Salaries in Pâquis reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 109.1:
After tax and deductions of 41.7% in Switzerland, take-home pay for someone earning CHF 77,524 would be roughly CHF 45,196/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a CHF 66,298 salary in Pâquis, Geneva (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Pâquis would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $81,825 |
| London | GBP | £70,417 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 409,435 |
| 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 Pâquis, Geneva to maintain your lifestyle.
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Pâquis is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Geneva. It costs about -8% less than the city average, ranking #9 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Pâquis is below the Geneva average. With a multiplier of 0.92x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -8% compared to the city baseline.