- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Libya
- Basel
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Al Jadid, Libya
WARNING!
Al Jadid has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Al Jadid.
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (2.090 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (5.342 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (4.891 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (3.689 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (2.200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.76 (3.774 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (3.689 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 (3,385 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (2,681 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (316 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (1,585 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (1,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (158 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 638 (871 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (189 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (39 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (154 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (87 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (174 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (219 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 (30,057 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (2.049 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (53 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 14 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (169 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.81 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.80 (3.821 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (4.875 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 72 (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 468 (639 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (0.437 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (124 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 230 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 10,655 Dinar
(CHF 7,799)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,800 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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