Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (C$31) | C$20 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (C$22) | C$10 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$5.78 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (C$2.21) | C$1.98 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$4.18 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.12 (C$5.41) | C$3.17 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.89 (C$5.11) | C$4.24 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (C$3.55) | C$3.76 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (C$3.85) | C$3.41 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.74 (C$3.60) | C$2.48 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (C$3.23) | C$1.93 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,350 (C$3,089) | C$2,136 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,775 (C$2,333) | C$1,241 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 236 (C$310) | C$124 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,402 (C$1,843) | C$1,120 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,023 (C$1,345) | C$805 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 147 (C$193) | C$66 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 62 (C$82) | C$54 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 584 (C$767) | C$311 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (C$174) | C$97 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (C$41) | C$25 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (C$130) | C$60 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (C$155) | C$98 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 197 (C$259) | C$117 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,497 (C$33,511) | C$22,942 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.63 (C$2.14) | C$1.40 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (C$105) | C$67 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 34 (C$45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (C$21) | C$8 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (C$48) | C$22 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 141 (C$186) | C$77 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (C$5.75) | C$3.85 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.20 (C$4.20) | C$3.16 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.29 (C$4.32) | C$2.46 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (C$53) | C$20 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basel | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (C$94) | C$51 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (C$42) | C$27 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 239 (C$315) | C$135 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 151 (C$198) | C$96 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (C$23) | C$10 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.46 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (C$590) | C$647 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (C$0.47) | C$0.83 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (C$136) | C$37 | + 266% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (C$11) | C$11 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 55 prices entered by 12 different people.
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