Budget

This page contains budgetary indications for you to plan your stay in Geneva. It should give you an idea about the main expenses to be expected. All these prices are estimates and may vary considerably.
You can direct any additional question you might have to the email address indicated on the Contact page.

Conversion rate of Swiss francs (CHF):

1 EUR = 0.95 CHF

ACCOMMODATION

(more info in the accomodation page)

Note: The indicated prices are for 4 nights (Sunday to Thursday)

Geneva Hostel: Rue Rothschild, 28-30, Paquis, 1202, Geneva

Triple rooms with shared bathroom: 229 CHF / person

Quadruple room with shared bathroom: 171,75 CHF / person

Distance to Unimail: 35 min walk, 20 minutes by bus

ibis budget Genève Petit Lancy: Chemin Des Olliquettes 6, Petit Lancy, 1213 Geneva

Twin room: 393,1 CHF / person

Triple room: 280,40 CHF / person

Distance to Unimail: 35 min walk, 20 min by bus

Nehô Suites Porte de Genève: 17 avenue Emile Zola, 74100 Annemasse, France

2 people studio: 217,5 CHF / person

Triple room: 180,66 CHF/ person

Distance to Unimail: 40 min by tram

ibis budget Annemasse Genève: 42, Route De Thonon, 74100 Annemasse, France

Double room: 163 CHF / person

Triple room: 108 CHF / person

Distance to Unimail: 50 min by tram

42 Rue de Genève, 74100 Annemasse, France

Double room: 268,5 CHF / per person

Distance to Unimail: 30 min by tram

Geneva Residence: 1 place des Porte de France, 74240 Gaillard, France

2 people studio: 138,5 CHF / person

2 bedroom apartment (4 people): 84,25 CHF / person

Distance to Unimail: 30 min by tram

FOOD

Supermarkets

Food is considerably cheaper in supermarkets than in corner stores and restaurants
To get an idea, you can visit https://www.migros.ch/en

Eating out

Full meal: 20–30 CHF, in lower price restaurants 15–20 CHF
Soft drinks: 5 CHF
Coffee/tea: 3.50–5 CHF
Take-away (sandwiches and similar): 6–12 CHF

Tipping is not compulsory, it’s your choice to round up if you were happy with the service.

Uni Mail Cafeteria

Coffee/Tea: 2.30 CHF
Snacks and drinks: 2–5 CHF
Sandwiches and wraps: 6–8 CHF
Lunch: 9.50–13.50 CHF

Further indications:

Supermarkets are situated at around 5 minutes walking distance from Uni Mail
In the Uni Mail building, there are machines that offer hot drinks for 1 CHF
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the university cafeteria as well as in supermarkets and most cafés and restaurants
There are several water dispensers at Uni Mail

TRANSPORT

Single tickets for public transport cost 3 CHF, daily passes are available at 10 CHF.

If you choose to stay in nearby France, prices may be a bit higher. However, this is not the case if you stay in Annemasse (FR).

Taxis are expensive and not recommended.

EVENING PROGRAM

Your participation in the evening program is encouraged but optional.

The following prices correspond to possible activities and do not reflect the final program.

Ice skating: 7 CHF or 3.50 CHF for students under 25. Renting of the equipment is usually 2 CHF.
Bowling: 8 CHF / person and game
Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Pierre: 7 CHF or 5 CHF for students under 25
Traditional Swiss dinner: ca. 20 CHF