Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Basel | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (kr 299) | kr 208 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (kr 191) | kr 123 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (kr 153) | kr 76 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.98 (kr 24) | kr 20 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr 91) | kr 42 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (kr 53) | kr 39 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (kr 129) | kr 70 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (kr 46) | kr 32 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (kr 31) | kr 22 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (kr 35) | kr 40 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (kr 166) | kr 181 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (kr 32) | kr 43 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (kr 31) | kr 25 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Basel | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,741 (kr 32,703) | kr 16,689 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,981 (kr 23,632) | kr 13,187 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (kr 3,015) | kr 2,187 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (kr 16,409) | kr 11,959 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (kr 11,096) | kr 9,349 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 139 (kr 1,659) | kr 1,145 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (kr 725) | kr 361 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (kr 6,153) | kr 3,693 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (kr 1,787) | kr 1,243 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (kr 217) | kr 98 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (kr 375) | kr 302 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 18% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Basel | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (kr 1,232) | kr 915 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (kr 729) | kr 1,223 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (kr 1,421) | kr 1,453 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (kr 2,318) | kr 1,604 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Basel | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 (kr 317,992) | kr 384,511 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (kr 22) | kr 21 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (kr 963) | kr 762 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (kr 399) | kr 247 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Basel | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (kr 169) | kr 59 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (kr 403) | kr 109 | + 271% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 173 (kr 2,059) | kr 529 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (kr 63) | kr 50 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (kr 59) | kr 46 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (kr 62) | kr 42 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (kr 37) | kr 20 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (kr 44) | kr 22 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (kr 546) | kr 416 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Basel | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (kr 957) | kr 665 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (kr 403) | kr 267 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (kr 2,777) | kr 1,040 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (kr 1,700) | kr 1,248 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (kr 198) | kr 150 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.89 (kr 70) | kr 54 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (kr 79) | kr 105 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (kr 5,357) | kr 4,214 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (kr 4.31) | kr 1.22 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 107 (kr 1,278) | kr 550 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr 99) | kr 145 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 118 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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