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Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 233% | |||
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Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 233% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (E£ 430) | E£ 100 | + 330% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 16 (E£ 275) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (E£ 216) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 (E£ 32) | E£ 10 | + 220% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (E£ 132) | E£ 12 | + 1000% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (E£ 72) | E£ 3.00 | + 2304% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (E£ 190) | E£ 24 | + 692% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.04 (E£ 71) | E£ 10 | + 605% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.22 (E£ 56) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.75 (E£ 65) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (E£ 287) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.78 (E£ 48) | E£ 10 | + 385% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 (E£ 45) | E£ 2.50 | + 1686% | |
Housing | + 303% | |||
Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 303% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,285 (E£ 39,898) | E£ 3,000 | + 1230% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,994 (E£ 34,825) | E£ 1,500 | + 2222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 (E£ 3,856) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,799 (E£ 31,417) | E£ 1,000 | + 3042% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 970 (E£ 16,936) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 149 (E£ 2,607) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 58 (E£ 1,016) | E£ 165 | + 516% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 695 (E£ 12,143) | E£ 4,000 | + 204% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (E£ 2,344) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (E£ 225) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (E£ 513) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (E£ 1,870) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (E£ 835) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (E£ 2,065) | E£ 1,000 | + 107% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 177 (E£ 3,094) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 271% | |||
Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 271% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 23,762 (E£ 414,950) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.56 (E£ 27) | E£ 3.50 | + 676% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 84 (E£ 1,459) | E£ 60 | + 2331% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (E£ 672) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 160% | |||
Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 160% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (E£ 267) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (E£ 593) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (E£ 2,061) | E£ 50 | + 4022% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.60 (E£ 98) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (E£ 118) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (E£ 83) | E£ 25 | + 232% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.91 (E£ 51) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.71 (E£ 65) | E£ 10 | + 548% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (E£ 773) | E£ 20 | + 3765% | |
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 75 (E£ 1,313) | E£ 200 | + 557% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (E£ 690) | E£ 50 | + 1281% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (E£ 3,472) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 134 (E£ 2,338) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (E£ 305) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (E£ 90) | E£ 15 | + 498% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (E£ 118) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 454 (E£ 7,926) | - | - | |
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£ 1,738) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (E£ 144) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 194% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 194% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,170
(CHF 1,499)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,900
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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