# Geneva office service charge and operating expenses

> Service charge and operating expenses in Geneva typically add 20–35% on top of base rent for institutional Class A buildings.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- OpEx and service charge typically add 20–35% to base rent.
- Cleaning, security, MEP maintenance, and lobby concierge are the largest line items.
- Pass-through structures vary materially by region — translate via the Lease Term Translator.
- Always negotiate caps on controllable OpEx in the LOI.

## Key facts
- **city**: Geneva
- **country**: Switzerland
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: CHF 800/sqm/yr · ≈ $81.8 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $82/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 5.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 3.4%

## FAQ
### What's a typical OpEx load in Geneva?
20–35% of base rent for institutional Class A. Premium buildings with concierge, gym, and amenity programming sit at the top of that range.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/geneva/operating-expenses), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.