Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Quito, Ecuador
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| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 167% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 ($26) | $11 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 ($17) | $7 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 ($14) | $3.12 | + 357% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 ($1.93) | $0.98 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($8) | $2.09 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 ($4.58) | $1.42 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($12) | $4.37 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 ($4.42) | $1.85 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.91 ($3.21) | $1.31 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.51 ($3.86) | $1.36 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 ($18) | $15 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 ($3.06) | $1.97 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 ($2.63) | $0.94 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 209% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,231 ($2,456) | $769 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,971 ($2,170) | $443 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 ($243) | $51 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,611 ($1,773) | $573 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 ($1,068) | $306 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 ($156) | $34 | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 ($65) | $25 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 ($766) | $546 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 ($148) | $166 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 ($14) | $7 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 ($32) | $12 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 ($114) | $71 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 47 ($51) | $50 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 ($135) | $104 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 ($193) | $91 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 162% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,494 ($26,966) | $22,323 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.60 ($1.77) | $0.92 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 ($90) | $23 | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 ($43) | $8 | + 405% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 153% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 ($16) | $5.07 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 ($40) | $10 | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 ($130) | $36 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 ($5.93) | $5.77 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 ($5.54) | $3.73 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 ($5.24) | $4.63 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.04 ($3.35) | $1.98 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 ($4.02) | $1.61 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 ($49) | $10 | + 411% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 134% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 ($74) | $18 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 ($41) | $11 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 217 ($239) | $63 | + 276% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 ($158) | $47 | + 237% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 ($19) | $9 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 ($5.68) | $4.93 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($8) | $2.19 | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 ($500) | $690 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 ($0.41) | $0.15 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 ($114) | $57 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $5.24 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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