- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Basel
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (C$29) | C$15 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (C$16) | C$5.69 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (C$2.00) | C$2.17 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (C$8) | C$4.84 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (C$5.11) | C$2.90 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (C$4.68) | C$4.00 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (C$3.53) | C$3.31 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (C$2.10) | C$3.07 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$16 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.76 (C$3.61) | C$2.51 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (C$3.53) | C$2.07 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (C$3,237) | C$1,576 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (C$2,564) | C$1,122 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (C$302) | C$109 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (C$1,515) | C$1,019 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (C$1,448) | C$774 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (C$151) | C$66 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (C$62) | C$40 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 638 (C$833) | C$377 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (C$181) | C$98 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (C$37) | C$23 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (C$147) | C$59 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (C$83) | C$40 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (C$166) | C$93 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (C$210) | C$92 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (C$28,741) | C$22,749 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (C$1.96) | C$1.27 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (C$99) | C$65 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (C$50) | C$31 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 91% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (C$19) | C$8 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (C$50) | C$20 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (C$161) | C$96 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.81 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.80 (C$3.65) | C$3.09 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (C$4.66) | C$2.46 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (C$52) | C$19 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 72 (C$94) | C$46 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (C$48) | C$26 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (C$260) | C$101 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (C$118) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (C$20) | C$9 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 463 (C$605) | C$549 | + 10% | |
| 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$119) | C$35 | + 239% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 521 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 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$7,896
(CHF 6,044)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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