- 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 | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 220% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (E£ 408) | E£ 100 | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (E£ 269) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (E£ 227) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (E£ 28) | E£ 10 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.95 (E£ 110) | E£ 12 | + 819% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (E£ 72) | E£ 3.00 | + 2315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (E£ 210) | E£ 24 | + 774% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (E£ 66) | E£ 10 | + 563% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.70 (E£ 50) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (E£ 30) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (E£ 278) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (E£ 45) | E£ 10 | + 351% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.70 (E£ 50) | E£ 2.50 | + 1901% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 284% 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£ 45,916) | E£ 3,000 | + 1431% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,963 (E£ 36,367) | E£ 1,500 | + 2324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 231 (E£ 4,282) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,160 (E£ 21,496) | E£ 1,000 | + 2050% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,109 (E£ 20,546) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 116 (E£ 2,141) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (E£ 878) | E£ 165 | + 432% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 638 (E£ 11,817) | E£ 4,000 | + 195% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 138 (E£ 2,566) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (E£ 229) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (E£ 536) | - | - | |
| 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£ 2,089) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (E£ 1,179) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (E£ 2,358) | E£ 1,000 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 161 (E£ 2,975) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 254% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 254% 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£ 407,686) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (E£ 28) | E£ 3.50 | + 694% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (E£ 1,408) | E£ 60 | + 2247% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (E£ 713) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 161% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (E£ 263) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (E£ 708) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (E£ 1,792) | E£ 50 | + 3485% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.81 (E£ 108) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (E£ 120) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (E£ 88) | E£ 25 | + 252% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.80 (E£ 52) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 (E£ 66) | E£ 10 | + 561% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (E£ 776) | E£ 20 | + 3778% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (E£ 1,258) | E£ 200 | + 529% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (E£ 676) | E£ 50 | + 1253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 (E£ 3,684) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 90 (E£ 1,668) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (E£ 291) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.66 (E£ 86) | E£ 15 | + 476% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (E£ 120) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 449 (E£ 8,318) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.32 (E£ 5.93) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (E£ 1,688) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (E£ 148) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 183% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,308
(CHF 1,420)
in Basel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,300
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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