Is Plan-les-Ouates Expensive?

Geneva, Switzerland

-12% vs Geneva avg

Living in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva

Plan-les-Ouates is a relatively affordable area in Geneva, with a cost of living index of 104.4 — that is -12% compared to the Geneva average. At #11 of 18, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around CHF 1,854/month, compared to a range of CHF 1,517 in Onex to CHF 2,844 in Cologny.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Plan-les-Ouates, housing takes up roughly 34% 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 74,153 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Plan-les-Ouates

Salaries in Plan-les-Ouates reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 104.4:

After tax and deductions of 40.4% in Switzerland, take-home pay for someone earning CHF 74,153 would be roughly CHF 44,195/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

104.4
COLI Index
0.88x
vs City Avg
CHF 1,854
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 18 Areas
40.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Plan-les-Ouates

Estimated annual deductions on a CHF 63,442 salary in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva (local employee).

Income Tax
9%
AHV/IV/EO + ALV
6.4%
Cantonal + Municipal Tax (Plan-les-Ouates)
25%
Total Deductions: 40.4%
Est. Take-Home: CHF 37,820/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Plan-les-Ouates would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $78,300
London GBP £67,384
Dubai AED AED 391,796

Other Neighborhoods in Geneva

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%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Plan-les-Ouates:

Fort Greene, New York Oerlikon, Zurich Altstetten, Zurich Leimbach, Zurich Greenpoint, New York

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plan-les-Ouates expensive in Geneva?

Plan-les-Ouates is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Geneva. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #11 out of 18 neighborhoods.

How does Plan-les-Ouates compare to the Geneva average?

The cost of living in Plan-les-Ouates is below the Geneva average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Swiss Federal Statistical Office · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.