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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 ($25) | $14 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 16 ($16) | $8 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 ($13) | $4.00 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.80 ($1.82) | $1.05 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 ($8) | $3.29 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 ($4.20) | $4.40 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($11) | $6 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 ($4.05) | $3.32 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.24 ($3.27) | $1.27 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.49 ($3.52) | $2.55 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 ($17) | $15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.78 ($2.80) | $1.85 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 ($2.41) | $1.55 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,247 ($2,267) | $2,414 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,994 ($2,012) | $1,904 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 ($223) | $133 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,727 ($1,742) | $1,578 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 970 ($978) | $1,153 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 149 ($151) | $76 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 ($60) | $44 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 695 ($702) | $303 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 ($135) | $92 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 ($13) | $12 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 ($29) | $25 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 ($104) | $46 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 47 ($47) | $41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 ($122) | $87 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 177 ($179) | $107 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 23,673 ($23,882) | $21,415 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 ($1.63) | $1.00 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 ($83) | $75 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 ($39) | $19 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 35% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 ($15) | $7 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 ($34) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 ($119) | $76 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.39 ($5.43) | $6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 ($5.08) | $3.48 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 ($4.80) | $5.87 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.86 ($2.89) | $4.03 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.57 ($3.60) | $1.57 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 ($45) | $19 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 11% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 ($67) | $46 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 ($40) | $26 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 199 ($201) | $146 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 ($126) | $78 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 ($18) | $11 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.17 ($5.21) | $4.66 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($7) | $5.51 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 454 ($458) | $431 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 ($0.38) | $1.47 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 ($104) | $43 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($8) | $9 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 21% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, you would need at least $9,334 (CHF 9,252) in Basel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $7,700 in Long Beach, California.
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