Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 152% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 249% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 249% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Basel | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (70 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (45 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 538% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (36 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.98 (5.53 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (21 BYN) | 6.00 BYN | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (12 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (30 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (11 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (7 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 385% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (8 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (39 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (7 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (7 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 268% | |
| Housing | + 328% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 328% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Basel | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,751 (7,676 BYN) | 520 BYN | + 1376% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,981 (5,525 BYN) | 390 BYN | + 1317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (705 BYN) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (3,837 BYN) | 470 BYN | + 716% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (2,595 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 765% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (388 BYN) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (169 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 747% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (1,439 BYN) | 2,000 BYN | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (418 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (51 BYN) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (88 BYN) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is about the same as in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Basel | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (288 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (171 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (332 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (542 BYN) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 137% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Basel | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,443 (73,772 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (5.24 BYN) | 2.46 BYN | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (225 BYN) | 48 BYN | + 369% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (93 BYN) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 12% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Basel | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (39 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (94 BYN) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 173 (482 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (15 BYN) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (14 BYN) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (15 BYN) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (9 BYN) | 2.20 BYN | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (10 BYN) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (128 BYN) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Basel | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (224 BYN) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (94 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 1077% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (649 BYN) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (398 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (46 BYN) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.89 (16 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (18 BYN) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (1,252 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (1.01 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 107 (299 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (23 BYN) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 152% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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