Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (€27) | €24 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €10 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€13) | €4.37 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (€1.86) | €1.07 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€8) | €3.04 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (€4.75) | €2.70 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€12) | €9 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (€4.10) | €2.26 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (€2.77) | €1.48 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (€2.56) | €1.01 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€13) | €8 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (€2.85) | €1.74 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (€2.81) | €1.23 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,630 (€2,798) | €1,575 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,915 (€2,037) | €1,047 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (€269) | €145 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (€1,463) | €965 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (€989) | €716 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (€163) | €374 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (€65) | €39 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (€549) | €410 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (€159) | €110 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€19) | €8 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€33) | €13 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 29% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (€110) | €100 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (€65) | €51 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (€127) | €85 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (€207) | €117 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 (€28,354) | €22,391 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (€2.03) | €1.76 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (€88) | €40 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (€36) | €15 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (€15) | €9 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (€36) | €10 | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 173 (€184) | €92 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (€5.59) | €5.49 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (€5.30) | €2.48 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (€5.53) | €3.13 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (€3.26) | €1.43 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (€3.90) | €2.09 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€49) | €20 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Basel | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (€85) | €32 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€36) | €15 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (€248) | €126 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (€152) | €48 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€18) | €9 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.89 (€6) | €2.88 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €4.15 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (€478) | €478 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.38) | €0.17 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 107 (€114) | €48 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€9) | €5.05 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 61 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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