- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Basel
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (C$29) | C$14 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (C$19) | C$8 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$5.67 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (C$1.98) | C$2.40 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (C$8) | C$4.13 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (C$5.07) | C$2.54 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (C$4.64) | C$3.55 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (C$3.50) | C$3.02 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (C$2.09) | C$2.26 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (C$3.73) | C$2.18 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (C$3.50) | C$1.87 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (C$3,214) | C$1,186 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (C$2,546) | C$982 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (C$300) | C$104 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (C$1,505) | C$919 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (C$1,438) | C$695 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (C$150) | C$64 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (C$61) | C$39 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 735 (C$954) | C$393 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (C$189) | C$111 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (C$39) | C$25 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (C$146) | C$61 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (C$83) | C$41 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$165) | C$95 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (C$208) | C$87 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (C$28,541) | C$23,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (C$1.95) | C$1.19 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (C$50) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$7 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 (C$54) | C$20 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (C$148) | C$85 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (C$3.67) | C$3.16 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 (C$4.86) | C$2.53 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$57) | C$19 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (C$89) | C$45 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$47) | C$26 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (C$248) | C$84 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (C$117) | C$89 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$9 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 175 (C$226) | C$141 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (C$0.42) | C$1.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (C$118) | C$34 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,150
(CHF 4,741)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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