- 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 | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 8% 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 (2.077 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (5.307 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (4.859 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (3.665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (2.185 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.76 (3.749 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (3.665 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 (3,363 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (2,664 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (314 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (1,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (1,505 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (64 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 638 (866 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (188 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (38 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (153 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (86 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (218 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 (29,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (2.036 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (103 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (52 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 (168 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 (3.796 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (4.843 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (54 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 72 (97 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (122 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 463 (628 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (0.434 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (124 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 10,826 Dinar
(CHF 7,976)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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