Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (£19) | £12 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (£12) | £5.43 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (£10) | £3.30 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (£1.39) | £0.93 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£6) | £2.39 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 (£3.29) | £1.96 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£9) | £3.47 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 (£3.18) | £1.71 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.91 (£2.31) | £1.30 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.51 (£2.77) | £2.12 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (£13) | £7 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 (£2.20) | £1.64 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (£1.89) | £1.11 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,231 (£1,766) | £1,100 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,971 (£1,560) | £868 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 (£175) | £170 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,611 (£1,275) | £659 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 (£768) | £621 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (£112) | £126 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 (£47) | £21 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 (£550) | £386 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (£106) | £107 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (£10) | £6 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (£23) | £12 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (£82) | £62 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 47 (£37) | £30 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (£97) | £66 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (£138) | £69 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,494 (£19,386) | £18,131 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.60 (£1.27) | £1.24 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (£65) | £65 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (£31) | £15 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (£12) | £2.95 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (£29) | £4.55 | + 533% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (£94) | £62 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 (£4.26) | £2.75 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 (£3.98) | £1.30 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (£3.77) | £3.71 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.04 (£2.41) | £1.73 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (£2.89) | £1.64 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (£35) | £13 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (£53) | £33 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£30) | £18 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 217 (£172) | £66 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 (£114) | £58 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (£14) | £8 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 (£4.08) | £2.90 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.52) | £3.86 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 (£359) | £389 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (£0.30) | £0.10 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (£82) | £36 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £9 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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