Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 110% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 110% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (£22) | £15 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (£14) | £5.39 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (£11) | £2.54 | + 346% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.98 (£1.76) | £1.13 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£7) | £2.28 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (£3.96) | £1.79 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£10) | £2.69 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (£3.42) | £1.84 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (£2.31) | £0.85 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (£2.60) | £1.60 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (£12) | £7 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (£2.38) | £1.61 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (£2.34) | £1.12 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,751 (£2,441) | £1,159 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,981 (£1,757) | £827 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (£224) | £297 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (£1,220) | £569 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (£825) | £453 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (£123) | £125 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (£54) | £25 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (£458) | £386 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (£133) | £110 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (£16) | £7 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (£28) | £12 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 110% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (£92) | £44 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (£54) | £26 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (£106) | £54 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (£172) | £74 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,443 (£23,461) | £24,333 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (£1.67) | £1.62 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (£72) | £89 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (£30) | £15 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 180% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (£13) | £3.03 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (£30) | £4.55 | + 559% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 173 (£153) | £62 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (£4.66) | £2.75 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (£4.42) | £1.32 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (£4.61) | £3.71 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (£2.72) | £1.73 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (£3.26) | £1.61 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (£41) | £13 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basel | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (£71) | £31 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (£30) | £15 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (£206) | £62 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (£126) | £50 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (£15) | £8 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.89 (£5.23) | £2.86 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.84) | £3.20 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (£398) | £389 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (£0.32) | £0.09 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 107 (£95) | £32 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £13 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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