Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 263% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 287% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 287% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Basel | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (11,718 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (6,811 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (5,136 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 611% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (754 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (3,054 Ft) | 837 Ft | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (1,926 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (4,678 Ft) | 1,171 Ft | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (1,661 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (1,123 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (1,037 Ft) | 332 Ft | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (5,102 Ft) | 1,345 Ft | + 279% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (1,154 Ft) | 516 Ft | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (1,140 Ft) | 232 Ft | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 336% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 336% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Basel | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,630 (1,133,412 Ft) | 156,464 Ft | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,915 (825,223 Ft) | 121,749 Ft | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (108,915 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (592,753 Ft) | 88,164 Ft | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (400,856 Ft) | 78,308 Ft | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (66,188 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (26,186 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 702% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (222,281 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (64,570 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (7,821 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (13,563 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 119% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Basel | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (44,516 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (26,347 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (51,325 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (83,740 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 199% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Basel | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 (11,487,349 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (822 Ft) | 526 Ft | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (35,740 Ft) | 8,062 Ft | + 343% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (14,420 Ft) | 4,459 Ft | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 172% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Basel | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (6,806 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (14,560 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 144 (62,077 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 428% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (2,266 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (2,148 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (2,241 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (1,321 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (1,582 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (19,708 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 953% | |
| Entertainment | + 369% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 369% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Basel | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (32,634 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 528% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (14,544 Ft) | 2,875 Ft | + 406% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (100,313 Ft) | 9,369 Ft | + 971% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (61,422 Ft) | 8,356 Ft | + 635% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (7,293 Ft) | 1,344 Ft | + 443% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.82 (2,507 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 421% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (2,837 Ft) | 517 Ft | + 449% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (193,502 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (156 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 332% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 (48,644 Ft) | 8,585 Ft | + 467% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (3,575 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | + 201% | |
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TOTAL | + 263% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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