Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 7% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 7% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 | CHF 29 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 | CHF 15 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 | CHF 13 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 | CHF 1.74 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 | CHF 8 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 | CHF 3.61 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 | CHF 11 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 | CHF 4.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 | CHF 2.93 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 | CHF 2.44 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 | CHF 13 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 | CHF 3.46 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 | CHF 2.73 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 23% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,630 | CHF 3,818 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,915 | CHF 3,096 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 | CHF 163 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 | CHF 2,213 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 | CHF 1,728 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 | CHF 121 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 | CHF 42 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 | CHF 547 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 | CHF 180 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 | CHF 13 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 | CHF 29 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 | CHF 96 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 | CHF 58 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 | CHF 123 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 | CHF 193 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 6% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 | CHF 34,446 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 | CHF 1.92 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 | CHF 70 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 | CHF 34 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 | CHF 12 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 | CHF 29 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 173 | CHF 129 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 | CHF 4.29 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 | CHF 5.10 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 | CHF 4.48 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 | CHF 4.59 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 | CHF 42 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 | CHF 84 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 | CHF 43 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 | CHF 119 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 | CHF 130 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 | CHF 23 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.89 | CHF 4.90 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 | CHF 8 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 | CHF 589 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 | CHF 0.33 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 107 | CHF 110 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 | CHF 9 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 108 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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