Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus)
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| Food | + 98% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Basel | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (€29) | €16 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €8 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€13) | €4.00 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (€1.86) | €1.93 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€8) | €3.78 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (€4.76) | €2.52 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€12) | €6 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (€4.11) | €1.83 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (€2.78) | €0.94 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (€2.56) | €1.36 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€13) | €7 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (€2.85) | €2.35 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (€2.82) | €1.43 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Basel | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,630 (€2,801) | €2,167 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,915 (€2,040) | €1,298 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (€269) | €247 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (€1,465) | €1,437 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (€991) | €776 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (€164) | €141 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (€65) | €26 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (€549) | €395 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (€160) | €120 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€19) | €10 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€34) | €9 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Basel | Limassol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (€110) | €68 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (€65) | €41 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (€127) | €82 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (€207) | €118 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Basel | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 (€28,390) | €19,720 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (€2.03) | €1.51 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (€88) | €43 | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (€36) | €17 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Basel | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€17) | €12 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (€36) | €11 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 144 (€153) | €49 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (€5.60) | €5.72 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (€5.31) | €3.68 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (€5.54) | €4.58 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (€3.26) | €2.30 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (€3.91) | €2.04 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€49) | €17 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Basel | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (€81) | €42 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€36) | €17 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (€248) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (€152) | €73 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€18) | €12 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.82 (€6) | €4.09 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.84 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (€478) | €553 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.38) | €0.11 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 (€120) | €73 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€9) | €4.88 | + 81% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 67 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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