- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Basel
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (£18) | £15 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (£12) | £5.50 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (£10) | £3.36 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (£1.25) | £0.80 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (£4.84) | £2.15 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (£3.18) | £1.42 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£9) | £4.91 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (£2.91) | £1.69 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (£2.20) | £0.84 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (£1.31) | £1.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£12) | £7 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (£2.34) | £1.80 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (£2.20) | £0.71 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (£2,017) | £1,307 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (£1,598) | £1,091 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (£188) | £186 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (£945) | £686 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (£903) | £568 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (£94) | £154 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (£39) | £22 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 735 (£599) | £351 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (£119) | £80 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (£10) | £8 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (£24) | £11 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (£92) | £67 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (£52) | £32 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (£104) | £60 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (£131) | £64 | + 105% | |
| 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 22,000 (£17,913) | £17,989 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (£1.22) | £1.14 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (£62) | £60 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (£31) | £18 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (£12) | £3.17 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 (£34) | £5.88 | + 473% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (£93) | £73 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 (£4.46) | £2.55 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (£5.31) | £1.49 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (£3.88) | £3.50 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (£2.30) | £1.63 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 (£3.05) | £1.96 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (£36) | £14 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (£56) | £36 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£30) | £18 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (£156) | £67 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (£73) | £56 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (£13) | £7 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (£3.79) | £2.76 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.29) | £3.65 | + 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 175 (£142) | £122 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (£0.26) | £0.04 | + 551% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (£74) | £37 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 565 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,674
(CHF 6,968)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,800
in Aberdeen.
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