Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Quito, Ecuador
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| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 173% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 ($26) | $10 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 ($17) | $7 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 ($15) | $3.09 | + 373% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 ($1.92) | $0.97 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($9) | $2.03 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 ($4.50) | $1.41 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($12) | $4.61 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 ($4.34) | $1.83 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.91 ($3.15) | $1.25 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.51 ($3.79) | $1.34 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 ($19) | $15 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.89 ($3.12) | $2.01 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 ($2.59) | $0.92 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 213% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,168 ($2,346) | $762 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,970 ($2,131) | $440 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 229 ($247) | $52 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,611 ($1,742) | $545 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 ($1,049) | $302 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 ($154) | $34 | + 347% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 63 ($68) | $25 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 ($752) | $527 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 ($145) | $154 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 ($14) | $7 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 ($31) | $12 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 ($112) | $72 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 49 ($53) | $51 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 ($133) | $105 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 ($189) | $90 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 161% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,494 ($26,497) | $22,150 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 ($1.74) | $0.89 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 ($88) | $22 | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 ($42) | $8 | + 406% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 168% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 ($16) | $4.83 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 ($39) | $8 | + 388% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 131 ($142) | $39 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 ($5.83) | $5.98 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 ($5.44) | $3.55 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 ($5.15) | $4.87 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.52 ($3.81) | $1.77 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 ($3.95) | $1.57 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 ($48) | $9 | + 415% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 ($72) | $19 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 ($39) | $11 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 219 ($236) | $63 | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 ($156) | $49 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 ($19) | $10 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 ($5.58) | $5.02 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($8) | $2.26 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 ($491) | $690 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 ($0.40) | $0.15 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 ($112) | $57 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $5.35 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $5,457 (CHF 5,045) in Basel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $2,100 in Quito.
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