Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$34) | C$20 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$10 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$18) | C$5.78 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (C$2.46) | C$1.98 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$4.18 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 (C$5.83) | C$3.04 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 (C$5.63) | C$4.24 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.91 (C$4.09) | C$3.76 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.51 (C$4.92) | C$3.41 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (C$23) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 (C$3.89) | C$2.48 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (C$3.36) | C$1.93 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,231 (C$3,130) | C$2,136 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,971 (C$2,764) | C$1,241 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 (C$310) | C$133 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,611 (C$2,259) | C$1,120 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 (C$1,360) | C$806 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (C$199) | C$66 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 (C$83) | C$54 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 (C$975) | C$311 | + 213% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (C$188) | C$97 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$18) | C$10 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (C$40) | C$25 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (C$145) | C$60 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 47 (C$66) | C$39 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (C$172) | C$98 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (C$245) | C$117 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,494 (C$34,360) | C$22,935 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.60 (C$2.25) | C$1.39 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (C$115) | C$67 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (C$54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (C$21) | C$8 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (C$51) | C$22 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (C$166) | C$77 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.04 (C$4.27) | C$3.11 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (C$5.12) | C$2.46 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$62) | C$20 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (C$94) | C$52 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$52) | C$26 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 217 (C$304) | C$117 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 (C$202) | C$96 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (C$25) | C$9 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 (C$637) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (C$0.52) | C$0.83 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (C$145) | C$35 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$11,533 (CHF 8,222) in Basel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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