- 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 | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 215% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (E£ 393) | E£ 100 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (E£ 259) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (E£ 219) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (E£ 27) | E£ 10 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (E£ 106) | E£ 12 | + 786% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (E£ 70) | E£ 3.00 | + 2229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (E£ 202) | E£ 24 | + 743% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (E£ 64) | E£ 10 | + 540% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (E£ 48) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (E£ 29) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (E£ 268) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.76 (E£ 49) | E£ 10 | + 394% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (E£ 48) | E£ 2.50 | + 1830% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 280% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,478 (E£ 44,284) | E£ 3,000 | + 1376% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (E£ 35,075) | E£ 1,500 | + 2238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (E£ 4,129) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (E£ 20,732) | E£ 1,000 | + 1973% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (E£ 19,816) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (E£ 2,065) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (E£ 847) | E£ 165 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 638 (E£ 11,397) | E£ 4,000 | + 185% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (E£ 2,474) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (E£ 220) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (E£ 507) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (E£ 2,015) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (E£ 1,137) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (E£ 2,274) | E£ 1,000 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (E£ 2,870) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 249% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 249% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 22,000 (E£ 393,193) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (E£ 27) | E£ 3.50 | + 666% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (E£ 1,358) | E£ 60 | + 2164% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (E£ 688) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 188% 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 38 (E£ 683) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (E£ 2,207) | E£ 50 | + 4313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.81 (E£ 104) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (E£ 116) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (E£ 85) | E£ 25 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.80 (E£ 50) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (E£ 64) | E£ 10 | + 538% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (E£ 715) | E£ 20 | + 3476% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 72 (E£ 1,281) | E£ 200 | + 540% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (E£ 652) | E£ 50 | + 1205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (E£ 3,553) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (E£ 1,609) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (E£ 272) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (E£ 83) | E£ 15 | + 455% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (E£ 116) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 468 (E£ 8,357) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (E£ 5.72) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (E£ 1,628) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (E£ 143) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 182% | |||
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 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 182% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,662
(CHF 1,548)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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