- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Egypt
- Basel
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland compared to Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 222% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 222% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (E£ 428) | E£ 100 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (E£ 255) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (E£ 220) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (E£ 122) | E£ 12 | + 920% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.97 (E£ 71) | E£ 3.00 | + 2251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (E£ 208) | E£ 24 | + 766% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.98 (E£ 71) | E£ 10 | + 606% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.28 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.31 (E£ 41) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (E£ 267) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.60 (E£ 46) | E£ 10 | + 362% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.63 (E£ 47) | E£ 2.50 | + 1767% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 359% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,991 (E£ 53,110) | E£ 3,000 | + 1670% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,054 (E£ 36,462) | E£ 1,500 | + 2331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 227 (E£ 4,025) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,922 (E£ 34,135) | E£ 1,000 | + 3314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,133 (E£ 20,115) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 149 (E£ 2,654) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (E£ 940) | E£ 165 | + 470% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 695 (E£ 12,347) | E£ 4,000 | + 209% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (E£ 2,383) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (E£ 227) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (E£ 533) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (E£ 2,084) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (E£ 998) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (E£ 2,343) | E£ 1,000 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (E£ 3,316) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 264% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 264% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,193 (E£ 429,568) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (E£ 27) | E£ 3.50 | + 669% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (E£ 1,420) | E£ 60 | + 2267% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (E£ 684) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 172% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (E£ 253) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 37 (E£ 657) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (E£ 1,882) | E£ 50 | + 3663% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.87 (E£ 104) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (E£ 114) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.80 (E£ 85) | E£ 25 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.95 (E£ 52) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.66 (E£ 65) | E£ 10 | + 551% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (E£ 751) | E£ 20 | + 3655% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (E£ 1,257) | E£ 200 | + 529% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 (E£ 736) | E£ 50 | + 1371% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (E£ 3,530) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 107 (E£ 1,905) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (E£ 293) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.98 (E£ 89) | E£ 15 | + 490% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (E£ 121) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 454 (E£ 8,059) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (E£ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (E£ 1,768) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (E£ 144) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 204% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,783
(CHF 1,508)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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