Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Basel | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€24) | €15 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (€17) | €9 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 15 (€15) | €4.79 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (€1.63) | €1.25 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.06 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (€4.10) | €2.58 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€10) | €5.21 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.89 (€3.88) | €2.14 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (€2.70) | €1.21 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (€2.92) | €2.48 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (€2.52) | €2.70 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (€2.45) | €1.03 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 36% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Basel | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,508 (€2,501) | €1,562 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,020 (€2,014) | €1,134 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 236 (€235) | €149 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,337 (€1,333) | €1,444 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,023 (€1,020) | €953 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 147 (€146) | €211 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 62 (€62) | €43 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 584 (€582) | €424 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (€132) | €114 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (€13) | €5.60 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (€34) | €12 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (€98) | €76 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (€46) | €34 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (€127) | €92 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 197 (€197) | €96 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,497 (€25,425) | €29,004 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.82 (€1.81) | €1.89 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 84 (€84) | €63 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (€34) | €21 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 117% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€16) | €5.43 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (€36) | €16 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 157 (€156) | €55 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (€5.18) | €4.32 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (€4.36) | €2.39 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (€4.65) | €4.57 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.20 (€3.19) | €1.67 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.29 (€3.28) | €2.89 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (€40) | €15 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Basel | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (€71) | €40 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (€32) | €22 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 239 (€239) | €54 | + 341% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 151 (€150) | €62 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€18) | €11 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.46 (€5.45) | €3.33 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (€448) | €437 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.36) | €0.25 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (€103) | €47 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €14 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 227 prices entered by 39 different people.
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