Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 5% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 | CHF 22 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 | CHF 16 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 | CHF 14 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 | CHF 1.36 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 | CHF 5.35 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 | CHF 4.05 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 | CHF 10 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 | CHF 4.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 | CHF 2.16 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 | CHF 2.48 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 | CHF 2.56 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 | - | - | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,630 | CHF 1,743 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,915 | CHF 1,498 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 | CHF 175 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 | CHF 1,330 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 | CHF 1,033 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 | CHF 106 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 | CHF 38 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 | CHF 421 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 | CHF 109 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 | CHF 14 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 | CHF 25 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 | CHF 103 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 | CHF 50 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 | CHF 101 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 | CHF 117 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 30% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 | CHF 27,795 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 | CHF 1.70 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 | CHF 137 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 | CHF 45 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basel | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 | CHF 11 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 144 | CHF 64 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 | CHF 4.16 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 | CHF 4.17 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 | CHF 3.05 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 | CHF 30 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Basel | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 | CHF 69 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 | CHF 97 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.82 | CHF 4.24 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 | CHF 5.90 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 | CHF 400 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 | CHF 100 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 | CHF 9 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
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