- 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.
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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 (31 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 (2.142 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (5.474 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (5.012 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (3.780 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (2.254 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (4.027 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (3.780 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 (3,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (2,747 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (1,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (1,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 735 (1,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (204 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (42 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (158 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (89 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (178 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (225 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 (30,798 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (2.100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (106 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (54 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 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 41 (58 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 114 (160 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 4.76 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (3.959 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.75 (5.245 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (62 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (96 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (51 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 191 (268 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (126 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (22 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) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 600 (839 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (0.448 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (128 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 210 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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 10,126 Dinar
(CHF 7,233)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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