Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Basel (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 24 (kr161) | kr136 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 16 (kr105) | kr67 | 56% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 13 (kr87) | kr29 | 198% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.75 (kr12) | kr8 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 8 (kr51) | kr26 | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 4.16 (kr28) | kr22 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 11 (kr73) | kr63 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 4.01 (kr27) | kr18 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 2.91 (kr20) | kr10 | 87% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 3.51 (kr23) | kr11 | 111% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 16 (kr109) | kr79 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.78 (kr19) | kr19 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 2.39 (kr16) | kr11 | 48% |
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Basel (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 2,231 (kr14,936) | kr8,536 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,971 (kr13,192) | kr5,788 | 128% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 221 (kr1,478) | kr1,220 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,611 (kr10,782) | kr5,337 | 102% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 970 (kr6,492) | kr3,926 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 142 (kr951) | kr1,589 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 59 (kr398) | kr188 | 111% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 695 (kr4,655) | kr3,570 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 134 (kr899) | kr710 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 12 (kr84) | kr57 | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 29 (kr193) | kr154 | 25% |
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Basel (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 104 (kr693) | kr786 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 47 (kr313) | kr244 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 123 (kr822) | kr727 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 175 (kr1,171) | kr1,206 | 3% |
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Basel (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 24,494 (kr163,964) | kr301,099 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.60 (kr11) | kr10 | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 82 (kr550) | kr386 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 39 (kr259) | kr255 | 1% |
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Basel (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 15 (kr99) | kr58 | 71% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 36 (kr243) | kr73 | 232% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 118 (kr792) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 5.39 (kr36) | kr58 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.03 (kr34) | kr28 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.76 (kr32) | kr29 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.04 (kr20) | kr13 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.65 (kr24) | kr16 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 44 (kr296) | kr176 | 68% |
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Basel (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 67 (kr448) | kr344 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 37 (kr250) | kr191 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 217 (kr1,451) | kr475 | 206% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 144 (kr963) | kr616 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 18 (kr119) | kr77 | 55% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 5.16 (kr35) | kr41 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 7 (kr47) | kr33 | 42% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 454 (kr3,038) | kr3,258 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.37 (kr2.50) | kr0.93 | 168% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 103 (kr692) | kr230 | 201% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 8 (kr55) | kr42 | 30% |
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For example, you would need at least kr35,080 (CHF 5,240) in Basel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr25,000 in Aalborg.