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Canton of Geneva: Most expensive health insurance in Switzerland
Even the cheapest health insurance costs CHF 611.70 a month here – CHF 261 more than in Zug. The highest minimum wage in Switzerland applies here: CHF 24.59 an hour – only 5 cantons have one at all.
What is there for the canton of Geneva?
In the canton of Geneva: Winter swimming in Geneva, Christmas markets in 2 towns, from 19 Nov, Escalade, Most expensive health insurance in Switzerland (from CHF 611.70) and Highest minimum wage in Switzerland (CHF 24.59 an hour).
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📊 Geneva in numbers
| What stands out | Figure | |
|---|---|---|
| Most expensive health insurance in SwitzerlandWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027? | CHF 611.70 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 26 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen → | Open → |
| Highest minimum wage in SwitzerlandIs there a minimum wage? | Yes, CHF 24.59 an hoursince 2020 · one of 5 cantonsAs of 6 October 2026 · cantonal lawSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Only 4 cantons have higher rentsWhat does a 3-room flat cost? | CHF 1'483 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 22 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Landlord must disclose the previous rent – in only 7 cantonsMust the landlord disclose the previous rent? | Yes, across the cantonCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen → | Open → |
| How many people live here? | 537'084 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 6 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here? | Expected in 2049end of 2025: 89'771 aged 65+, 112'498 under 20 · FSO cantonal reference scenarioAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many here don't hold a Swiss passport? | 41.9%225'267 people, end of 2025 · rank 1 of 26 · highest shareAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Where do most foreign residents here come from? | France: 40'34317.9% of foreign residents · people from 194 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often are people naturalised here? | 1.28%2'830 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 15 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many cross-border commuters work here? | 118'067borders France · rank 1 of 26 · most commutersAs of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many live in a town or city? | 82.0%12 towns and cities · 45 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a pension lump sum? | CHF 37'050CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 13 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen → | Open → |
| Do children pay inheritance tax? | No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen → | Open → |
| What does a certified signature cost? | CHF 15–100Règlement sur les émoluments des notaires (REmNot) · Art. 29As of 30 April 2015 · statute book E 6 05.03Open → | Open → |
| When can I end my tenancy? | 31 Mar / 30 Sep (mandatory notice)As of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen → | Open → |
| When is the tax return due? | 31 Marchregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton GenfSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary? | CHF 3'824single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 11 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary? | CHF 15'508single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 19 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary? | CHF 381.00 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 12 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax does pillar 3a save? | CHF 2'279full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much can I deduct for working from home? | up to CHF 1'812 a yearflat rate · rank 25 of 25As of tax year 2025 · République et canton de Genève / GeTax 2025 + ESTV-Steuermäppchen «übrige Berufskosten», Steuerperiode 2025See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many daycare places are there for small children? | 33 places per 100 children under 5227 daycare centres, 8'501 places · rank 3 of 26As of 2023 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often does the midwife visit after the birth? | 6.9 home visits on average5'050 women cared for after birth · rank 19 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many years of kindergarten are compulsory? | 2 yearsmunicipalities offer 2 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How does your wallet fare here? | 41 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 20 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| What do people earn here? | CHF 6'998 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Lake Geneva regionAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen → | Open → |
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❓ Questions about Geneva
In the canton of Geneva: CHF 611.70 a month (adults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 26 of 26 · FOPH premium data, 2027).
→ Health insurance in Geneva: from CHF 611.70 a monthE dobishme?
In the canton of Geneva: CHF 37'050 (CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 13 of 26 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checked, 2026).
→ Withdrawing pension capital: how much tax in Geneva?E dobishme?
In the canton of Geneva: No, tax-free (FTA, 1 January 2025).
→ Inheriting in Geneva: no inheritance tax for childrenE dobishme?
In the canton of Geneva: Yes, across the canton (CO Art. 270(2) · FHO list and tenants' association, 2026).
→ New lease in Geneva: the landlord must disclose the previous rentE dobishme?
In the canton of Geneva: CHF 15–100 (Règlement sur les émoluments des notaires (REmNot) · Art. 29 · statute book E 6 05.03, 30 April 2015).
→ What does a notary cost in Geneva?E dobishme?
In the canton of Geneva: 31 Mar / 30 Sep (mandatory notice) (CO 266c, local cantonal custom, 2026).
→ Ending a sublet: which dates apply in Geneva?E dobishme?
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