Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (£19) | £10 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (£12) | £6 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (£10) | £3.36 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (£1.39) | £1.01 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£6) | £2.86 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 (£3.29) | £1.28 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (£9) | £5.47 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 (£3.17) | £1.94 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.91 (£2.30) | £0.85 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.51 (£2.77) | £1.71 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (£13) | £8 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 (£2.19) | £1.78 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (£1.89) | £0.90 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,231 (£1,764) | £1,801 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,971 (£1,558) | £1,197 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 (£175) | £138 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,611 (£1,273) | £981 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 (£767) | £609 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (£112) | £131 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 (£47) | £17 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 (£550) | £331 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (£106) | £66 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (£10) | £5.73 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (£23) | £11 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (£82) | £81 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 47 (£37) | £29 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (£97) | £67 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (£138) | £63 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 27% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,494 (£19,365) | £17,216 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.60 (£1.27) | £1.21 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (£65) | £52 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (£31) | £13 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (£12) | £3.90 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (£29) | £7 | + 335% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (£93) | £80 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 (£4.26) | £3.07 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 (£3.98) | £1.41 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (£3.76) | £3.30 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.04 (£2.40) | £1.51 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (£2.88) | £1.20 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (£35) | £12 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (£53) | £32 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£29) | £23 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 217 (£171) | £89 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 (£114) | £51 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (£14) | £7 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 (£4.08) | £3.62 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (£5.51) | £4.40 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 (£359) | £401 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (£0.30) | £0.17 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (£82) | £27 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (£7) | £9 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 82 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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