Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (£21) | £11 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (£15) | £8 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 15 (£13) | £4.50 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.63 (£1.45) | £1.19 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£6) | £3.03 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (£3.64) | £1.68 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (£9) | £5.58 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.89 (£3.44) | £1.56 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (£2.39) | £1.04 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (£2.59) | £2.06 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (£11) | £12 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (£2.24) | £1.87 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (£2.17) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,508 (£2,221) | £1,076 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,020 (£1,789) | £888 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 236 (£209) | £160 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,337 (£1,184) | £1,509 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,023 (£906) | £976 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 147 (£130) | £93 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 62 (£55) | £27 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 584 (£517) | £323 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (£118) | £100 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (£12) | £4.36 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (£30) | £11 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (£87) | £52 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (£41) | £31 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (£113) | £61 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 197 (£175) | £56 | + 211% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,497 (£22,580) | £14,339 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.82 (£1.61) | £1.43 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 84 (£75) | £47 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (£30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 136% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (£14) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (£32) | £6.00 | + 434% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 157 (£139) | £60 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (£4.60) | £9 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (£3.87) | £1.25 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (£4.13) | £2.21 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.20 (£2.83) | £2.06 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.29 (£2.91) | £1.68 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (£36) | £10 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 66% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (£63) | £29 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (£28) | £17 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 239 (£212) | £208 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 151 (£134) | £50 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (£16) | £8 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.46 (£4.84) | £2.98 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£6) | £4.05 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (£398) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (£0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (£92) | £36 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (£8) | £10 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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