- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Switzerland
- Basel
- Aarau
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Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 | CHF 21 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 16 | CHF 14 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 | CHF 12 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 | CHF 1.86 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 | CHF 6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.81 | CHF 3.20 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 | CHF 10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.09 | CHF 3.92 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.44 | CHF 2.96 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.45 | CHF 1.93 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 | CHF 15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.78 | CHF 2.50 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 | CHF 2.16 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,774 | CHF 2,233 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,053 | CHF 1,550 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 236 | CHF 263 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,797 | CHF 1,316 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,046 | CHF 766 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 149 | CHF 340 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 | CHF 33 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 695 | CHF 533 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 | CHF 163 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 | CHF 18 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 | CHF 27 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 11% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 | CHF 103 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 | CHF 63 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 129 | CHF 143 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 183 | CHF 168 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 8% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,193 | CHF 27,566 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 | CHF 1.64 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 | CHF 90 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 | CHF 36 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 21% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 | CHF 13 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 | CHF 40 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 | CHF 93 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.60 | CHF 6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 | CHF 4.22 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.86 | CHF 3.90 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.86 | CHF 2.00 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.86 | CHF 2.45 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 | CHF 43 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 0% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 | CHF 55 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 | CHF 34 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 | CHF 135 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 105 | CHF 108 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 | CHF 15 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.07 | CHF 5.50 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 | CHF 5.80 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 454 | CHF 800 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 | CHF 0.55 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 | CHF 79 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 | CHF 8 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 370 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 6% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, you would need at least CHF 7,552
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
CHF 7,100
in Aarau.
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