Composite profile
Overall score
87/100
Use the Geneva profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and quality-of-life signals alongside Zurich and other Western-European metros.
Overall87/100
Affordability60/100
Air quality84/100
Energy82/100
Switzerland / Western Europe
Geneva, Switzerland City Intelligence
Geneva is a cross-border Lake-Geneva metro with international-organisation density, multilingual workforce, and high-cost daily-life framing used for European comparison. Geneva is a western europe city of about ~1.0M cross-border metro in Switzerland. On the composite city-intelligence score, Geneva sits comfortably above the indexed median (87/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~1.0M cross-border metro
Image credit: Image: Yann / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Strong87/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Geneva data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 87/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 60/100 | Geneva's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 84/100 | Geneva's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 82/100 | Geneva's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 87/100 | Geneva's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 85/100 | Geneva's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 86/100 | Geneva's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 86/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety91/100
Low crime95/100
Personal safety93/100
Night safety85/100
Road safety87/100
Geneva ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life85/100
Healthcare95/100
Education93/100
Green space49/100
Cleanliness97/100
Infrastructure100/100
Mobility78/100
Geneva has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education93/100
Green space49/100
Overall safety91/100
Geneva scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability84/100
Walkability91/100
Cycling84/100
Infrastructure100/100
Geneva is very high for remote workers (84/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare95/100
Cleanliness97/100
Outdoor lifestyle27/100
Geneva is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Geneva
Local public safety guidance for Geneva, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 routes to police, fire, or ambulance dispatch nationwide. |
| Police | 11724/7 | — |
| Ambulance | 14424/7 | — |
| Fire | 11824/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Geneva, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Switzerland emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Geneva
Healthcare context for Geneva, with national-level information from Switzerland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Geneva, see the Switzerland healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Geneva
Local mobility context for Geneva, with national-level context from Switzerland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Geneva, see the Switzerland transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Geneva. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Geneva
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Geneva will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Geneva air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Geneva drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Geneva
Is Geneva worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (85/100), with nearby nature such as Lake Geneva, Bois de la Bâtie.
Is Geneva good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Geneva affordable?
Around average cost; about CHF 2,360/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Geneva's main industries?
Mainly technology, research, tourism.
What is the climate in Geneva?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 10.7°C.
Does Geneva have universities?
Higher education is strong (78/100).
What is healthcare like in Geneva?
Healthcare access is strong (78/100).
Is Geneva good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (72/100).
What nature is near Geneva?
Within ~170 km: Lake Geneva, Bois de la Bâtie.
Explore Geneva modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Geneva
Geneva's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Geneva
Geneva's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Geneva
Geneva's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Geneva
Geneva's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Geneva
Geneva's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Geneva
Geneva's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Geneva
Cost of living estimates for Geneva — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Geneva
Climate profile for Geneva — Humid Continental climate, annual average 10.7°C, comfort score 68/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Geneva
Economy and jobs profile for Geneva — regional center, economy score 86/100, key industries including technology, research, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Geneva
Education profile for Geneva — student city, education score 75/100, 6 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Geneva
Healthcare and retirement profile for Geneva — major healthcare center, healthcare score 78/100, retirement score 72/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Geneva
Practical arrival planning context for Geneva — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Nearby weekend places from Geneva
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Geneva
Estimate a monthly budget for Geneva using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Geneva
Plan a trip budget for Geneva using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Geneva
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Geneva. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Annecy, France
Cross-border · about 33 km from Geneva. Explore Annecy's city intelligence profile.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Same region · about 52 km from Geneva. Explore Lausanne's city intelligence profile.
Chambéry, France
Cross-border · about 73 km from Geneva. Explore Chambéry's city intelligence profile.
Aosta, Italy
Cross-border · about 104 km from Geneva. Explore Aosta's city intelligence profile.
Lyon, France
Cross-border · about 112 km from Geneva. Explore Lyon's city intelligence profile.
Besançon, France
Cross-border · about 116 km from Geneva. Explore Besançon's city intelligence profile.
Grenoble, France
Cross-border · about 117 km from Geneva. Explore Grenoble's city intelligence profile.
Bern, Switzerland
Same region · about 129 km from Geneva. Explore Bern's city intelligence profile.
Dijon, France
Cross-border · about 151 km from Geneva. Explore Dijon's city intelligence profile.
Montbéliard, France
Cross-border · about 154 km from Geneva. Explore Montbéliard's city intelligence profile.
Geneva FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Geneva, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Geneva
Is Geneva worth visiting?
Geneva has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Lake Geneva, Bois de la Bâtie and L'Île (Geneva) within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Geneva?
Geneva has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 85/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Geneva?
A single resident of Geneva spends roughly CHF 2,360 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near CHF 1,260. Overall the city is around average cost for Switzerland. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Geneva?
Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Geneva is very high for remote workers (84/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Geneva?
Geneva's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and healthcare. Geneva has a regional economy with strengths in technology, research and tourism.
Is Geneva good for digital nomads and remote work?
Geneva offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 90/100.
What are the education options in Geneva?
Geneva is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Mathematics, Business and Social Sciences.
Is Geneva a good place to study?
Geneva offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Geneva?
Geneva has a major healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 78/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Geneva a good place to retire?
Geneva offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 72/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Geneva?
Geneva has a humid continental climate, averaging about 10.7°C annually with roughly 1050 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Geneva a safe place to live?
Geneva ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Geneva?
Geneva indexes a walkability score of 91 and a cycling score of 84 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Geneva?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Geneva include Lake Geneva, Bois de la Bâtie and L'Île (Geneva). Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Geneva good for families?
Geneva scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Geneva?
Geneva rates 27/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 49/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Lake Geneva, Bois de la Bâtie and L'Île (Geneva) supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Geneva profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and quality-of-life signals alongside Zurich and other Western-European metros. Its standout dimensions are safety (87/100) and climate risk (86/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Switzerland country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Geneva appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.