🏙️Switzerland
Geneva
Geneva offers international careers with UN, WHO, and NGOs - complete guide to diplomatic life and high costs.
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Population
204,000
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Highlight
International organizations hub
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Country
Switzerland
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Air Quality
25 (Good)
International diplomacy center with UN headquarters and luxury lifestyle
Quick stats
Cost Index
92/100
Rent (1BR center)
CHF 1,600–3,200/month
Median Salary
CHF 6,000–11,000 gross
Internet
500+ Mbps
Safety
Extremely safe
Transport
Buses, trams, trains to France
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Centre VilleEaux-VivesChampelCarougePlainpalaisPaquis
Key Sectors
International OrganizationsBankingCommodities TradingLuxury GoodsWatchmaking
✓ Advantages
- •International organizations and NGOs
- •Multicultural diplomatic community
- •Beautiful Lake Geneva setting
- •High salaries in international sector
- •French-speaking environment
- •Proximity to French Alps skiing
! Considerations
- •Very expensive cost of living
- •Limited housing availability
- •Bureaucratic work environment
- •Smaller tech/finance sector than Zurich
Geneva FAQs
Do I need French?
Essential for most roles and daily life. English works in some international organizations but French opens more opportunities.
Good for international careers?
Excellent - home to UN, WHO, WTO, and 200+ international organizations offering diverse opportunities.
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