- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Switzerland
- Basel
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 3% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 | CHF 26 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 | CHF 13 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 | CHF 12 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 | CHF 2.13 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 | CHF 7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 | CHF 2.94 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 | CHF 10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 | CHF 4.21 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 | CHF 3.20 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 | CHF 2.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 | CHF 17 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 | CHF 2.33 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 | CHF 2.15 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 | CHF 2,200 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 | CHF 1,564 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 | CHF 225 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 | CHF 1,278 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 | CHF 1,000 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 | CHF 33 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 735 | CHF 496 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 | CHF 150 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 | CHF 18 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 | CHF 25 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 | CHF 103 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 | CHF 95 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 | CHF 140 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 | CHF 155 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 14% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 | CHF 29,047 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 | CHF 1.64 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 | CHF 87 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 | CHF 41 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 18% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 | CHF 13 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 | CHF 93 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 | CHF 4.38 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 | CHF 4.20 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 | CHF 2.00 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 | CHF 2.60 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 | CHF 53 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 | CHF 51 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 | CHF 31 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 | CHF 113 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 | CHF 100 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 | CHF 16 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 | CHF 5.67 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 | CHF 5.88 | + 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 600 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 | CHF 0.33 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 | CHF 54 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 | CHF 8 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 258 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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