Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 123% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (£25) | £9 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (£14) | £6.00 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (£11) | £3.70 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (£1.59) | £0.84 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (£6) | £2.64 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (£4.06) | £1.87 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£10) | £5.25 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (£3.50) | £1.61 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (£2.37) | £0.79 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (£2.19) | £2.06 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (£11) | £8 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (£2.43) | £1.62 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (£2.40) | £0.99 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,630 (£2,389) | £1,430 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,915 (£1,740) | £928 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (£230) | £249 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (£1,250) | £1,104 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (£845) | £764 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (£140) | £143 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (£55) | £29 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (£469) | £313 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (£136) | £77 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (£16) | £5.67 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (£29) | £12 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (£94) | £68 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (£56) | £37 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (£108) | £77 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (£177) | £48 | + 264% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 31% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 (£24,215) | £18,757 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (£1.73) | £1.38 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (£75) | £61 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (£30) | £13 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (£14) | £2.41 | + 495% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (£31) | £9 | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 144 (£131) | £124 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (£4.78) | £3.26 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (£4.53) | £1.32 | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (£4.72) | £2.34 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (£2.78) | £1.84 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (£3.33) | £1.39 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (£42) | £9 | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 16% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Basel | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (£69) | £26 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (£31) | £17 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (£211) | £85 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (£129) | £55 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (£15) | £7 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.82 (£5.29) | £2.85 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.98) | £4.34 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (£408) | £359 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (£0.33) | £1.49 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 (£103) | £24 | + 327% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£8) | £11 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 51 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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