- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Libya
- Basel
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Al Jadid, Libya
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Al Jadid has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 10% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (32 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (2.192 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (5.603 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (5.130 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (3.869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (2.307 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.72 (3.891 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (3.869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (3,550 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (2,812 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (1,662 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (1,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (166 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (68 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 787 (1,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (214 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (42 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (91 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (182 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (230 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (31,525 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (2.149 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (109 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (51 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (169 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.48 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.65 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.15 (4.521 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.64 (5.217 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (59 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (105 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 175 (250 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (0.459 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (131 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 217 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 16,484 Dinar
(CHF 11,504)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,000 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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