- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Switzerland
- Basel
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 10% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 | CHF 22 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 | CHF 13 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 | CHF 12 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 | CHF 1.91 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 | CHF 6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 | CHF 3.16 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 | CHF 11 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.98 | CHF 4.15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.28 | CHF 3.15 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.31 | CHF 2.01 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 | CHF 16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.60 | CHF 2.40 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.63 | CHF 2.10 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,991 | CHF 2,316 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,054 | CHF 1,575 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 227 | CHF 225 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,922 | CHF 1,369 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,133 | CHF 1,000 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 149 | CHF 80 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 | CHF 35 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 695 | CHF 511 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 | CHF 150 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 | CHF 18 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 | CHF 29 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 | CHF 103 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 | CHF 95 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 | CHF 140 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 | CHF 155 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 12% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,193 | CHF 28,963 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 | CHF 1.62 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 | CHF 91 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 | CHF 41 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 | CHF 13 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 37 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 | CHF 93 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.87 | CHF 8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 | CHF 4.38 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.80 | CHF 4.20 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.95 | CHF 2.00 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.66 | CHF 2.60 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 | CHF 53 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 19% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 | CHF 53 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 | CHF 31 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 | CHF 113 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 107 | CHF 98 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 | CHF 15 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.98 | CHF 5.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 | CHF 6.00 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 454 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 | CHF 0.33 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 | CHF 79 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 | CHF 8 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, you would need at least CHF 6,965
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
CHF 6,400
in Aarau.
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