- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Basel
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (£17) | £15 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (£11) | £5.50 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (£9) | £3.36 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (£1.16) | £0.80 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (£4.52) | £2.15 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (£2.97) | £1.42 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£9) | £4.91 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (£2.72) | £1.69 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (£2.05) | £0.81 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (£1.22) | £1.64 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (£2.19) | £1.79 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (£2.05) | £0.70 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 36% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (£1,884) | £1,307 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (£1,492) | £1,091 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (£176) | £186 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (£882) | £686 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (£843) | £568 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (£88) | £154 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (£36) | £22 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 735 (£559) | £351 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (£111) | £80 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (£9) | £8 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (£23) | £12 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (£86) | £67 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (£48) | £32 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (£97) | £60 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (£122) | £64 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (£16,726) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (£1.14) | £1.15 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (£58) | £60 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (£29) | £18 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (£12) | £3.17 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 (£31) | £5.88 | + 435% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (£87) | £74 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 (£4.16) | £2.55 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (£4.96) | £1.49 | + 233% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (£3.62) | £3.31 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (£2.15) | £1.53 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 (£2.85) | £1.81 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (£34) | £15 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (£52) | £35 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£28) | £18 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (£145) | £67 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (£68) | £56 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (£12) | £7 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (£3.54) | £2.76 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£4.94) | £3.56 | + 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 600 (£456) | £333 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (£0.24) | £0.04 | + 508% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (£69) | £37 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 547 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,746
(CHF 7,558)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,100
in Aberdeen.
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