Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Innsbruck, Austria
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€22) | €13 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€14) | €8 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€12) | €5.14 | + 131% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (€1.60) | €1.11 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.46 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 (€3.80) | €2.97 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €5.54 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 (€3.67) | €2.61 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.91 (€2.67) | €2.39 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.51 (€3.21) | €1.18 | + 172% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€15) | €8 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 (€2.54) | €2.15 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (€2.19) | €1.98 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,231 (€2,041) | €1,362 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,971 (€1,803) | €1,121 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 (€202) | €181 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,611 (€1,473) | €731 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 (€887) | €586 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (€130) | €108 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 (€54) | €20 | + 172% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 (€636) | €491 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (€123) | €104 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€26) | €11 | + 130% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (€95) | €90 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 47 (€43) | €33 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (€112) | €94 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (€160) | €124 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 32% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,494 (€22,406) | €24,287 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.60 (€1.47) | €1.21 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (€75) | €51 | + 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (€35) | €22 | + 63% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€14) | €11 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (€33) | €9 | + 282% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (€108) | €73 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 (€4.93) | €4.50 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 (€4.60) | €3.25 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (€4.35) | €4.05 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.04 (€2.78) | €1.50 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (€3.34) | €2.41 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (€41) | €18 | + 120% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (€61) | €41 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€34) | €20 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 217 (€198) | €70 | + 183% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 (€132) | €51 | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€16) | €8 | + 102% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 (€4.72) | €2.66 | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.65 | + 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 (€415) | €556 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (€0.34) | €0.15 | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (€94) | €43 | + 118% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€8) | €5.12 | + 47% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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