Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Basel | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (€29) | €16 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €9 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€13) | €6 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (€1.85) | €1.32 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€8) | €3.92 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (€4.73) | €2.34 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€11) | €5.55 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (€4.08) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (€2.76) | €1.47 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (€2.55) | €0.75 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€13) | €9 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (€2.83) | €1.80 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (€2.80) | €1.46 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Basel | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,630 (€2,784) | €1,550 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,915 (€2,027) | €1,025 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (€268) | €225 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (€1,456) | €833 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (€985) | €656 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (€163) | €121 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (€64) | €28 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (€546) | €426 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (€159) | €106 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€19) | €6 | + 217% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€33) | €15 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Basel | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (€109) | €95 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (€65) | €38 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (€126) | €90 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (€206) | €110 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Basel | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 (€28,215) | €20,272 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (€2.02) | €1.79 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (€88) | €55 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (€35) | €21 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Basel | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (€36) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 144 (€152) | €115 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (€5.57) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (€5.27) | €2.15 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (€5.50) | €3.71 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (€3.24) | €1.74 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (€3.89) | €2.11 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€48) | €17 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Basel | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (€80) | €35 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€36) | €21 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (€246) | €84 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (€151) | €92 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€18) | €9 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.82 (€6) | €3.89 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.23 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (€475) | €440 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.38) | €0.10 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 (€119) | €50 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 63 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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