Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 144% more expensive than in Caceres (Spain)
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| Food | + 170% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 170% more expensive than in Caceres (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | Caceres | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€24) | €11 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (€17) | €7 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 15 (€15) | €3.34 | + 341% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (€1.65) | €0.83 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€7) | €1.58 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (€4.15) | €1.42 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€10) | €4.75 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.89 (€3.92) | €1.62 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (€2.73) | €1.33 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (€2.95) | €0.76 | + 289% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (€13) | €7 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (€2.55) | €1.50 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (€2.48) | €0.71 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 193% more expensive than in Caceres (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | Caceres | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,508 (€2,529) | €666 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,020 (€2,037) | €445 | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 236 (€238) | €90 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,337 (€1,348) | €417 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,023 (€1,032) | €307 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 147 (€148) | €97 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 62 (€62) | €33 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 584 (€589) | €427 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (€134) | €71 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (€13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (€34) | €9 | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Caceres (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | Caceres | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (€100) | €73 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (€46) | €23 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (€128) | €71 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 197 (€199) | €82 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Caceres (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | Caceres | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,497 (€25,714) | €19,323 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.82 (€1.83) | €1.37 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 84 (€85) | €27 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (€34) | €14 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Caceres (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | Caceres | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (€36) | €12 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 157 (€158) | €60 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (€5.24) | €3.80 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (€4.41) | €2.13 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (€4.70) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.20 (€3.22) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.29 (€3.32) | €1.54 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (€41) | €11 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 119% more expensive than in Caceres (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | Caceres | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (€72) | €25 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (€32) | €14 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 239 (€241) | €38 | + 536% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 151 (€152) | €44 | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€18) | €5.96 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.46 (€5.51) | €2.01 | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.04 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (€453) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (€104) | €45 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €4.49 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 144% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 73 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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