- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Basel
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 91% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (C$30) | C$14 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$8 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$17) | C$6 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (C$2.09) | C$2.38 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (C$8) | C$4.08 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (C$5.35) | C$2.62 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (C$4.90) | C$3.73 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (C$3.69) | C$2.90 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (C$2.20) | C$2.89 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$21) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (C$3.94) | C$2.31 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (C$3.69) | C$1.76 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (C$3,391) | C$1,186 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (C$2,685) | C$982 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (C$316) | C$117 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (C$1,587) | C$919 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (C$1,517) | C$695 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (C$158) | C$64 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (C$65) | C$39 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 753 (C$1,031) | C$392 | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 157 (C$215) | C$111 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (C$41) | C$26 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (C$154) | C$61 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (C$87) | C$41 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$174) | C$95 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (C$220) | C$87 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (C$30,105) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (C$2.05) | C$1.19 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (C$104) | C$47 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (C$53) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (C$21) | C$8 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 (C$57) | C$20 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (C$157) | C$85 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 (C$7) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (C$3.87) | C$3.21 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 (C$5.13) | C$2.46 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (C$61) | C$19 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (C$94) | C$43 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$50) | C$27 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (C$262) | C$84 | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (C$123) | C$93 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$9 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 175 (C$239) | C$141 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (C$0.44) | C$2.00 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (C$125) | C$34 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,378
(CHF 4,661)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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