- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Basel
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (C$29) | C$15 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$5.69 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (C$2.04) | C$2.05 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (C$8) | C$4.81 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (C$5.22) | C$2.90 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (C$4.78) | C$4.00 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (C$3.60) | C$3.34 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (C$2.15) | C$3.36 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$16 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.76 (C$3.69) | C$2.41 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (C$3.60) | C$2.01 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (C$3,307) | C$1,651 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (C$2,619) | C$1,142 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (C$308) | C$102 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (C$1,548) | C$1,038 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (C$1,480) | C$779 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (C$154) | C$66 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (C$63) | C$39 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 638 (C$851) | C$351 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (C$185) | C$86 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (C$38) | C$22 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 117% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (C$150) | C$59 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (C$85) | C$40 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$170) | C$93 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (C$214) | C$92 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (C$29,364) | C$22,749 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (C$2.00) | C$1.27 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (C$101) | C$67 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (C$51) | C$31 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$8 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (C$51) | C$20 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (C$165) | C$82 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.81 (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.80 (C$3.73) | C$3.09 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (C$4.76) | C$2.46 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (C$53) | C$19 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 72 (C$96) | C$46 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$49) | C$26 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (C$265) | C$101 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (C$120) | C$85 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$8 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 468 (C$624) | C$549 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (C$0.43) | C$1.04 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (C$122) | C$35 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 471 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,711
(CHF 5,777)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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