Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€23) | €13 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€15) | €8 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€12) | €4.32 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (€1.65) | €1.42 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.15 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 (€3.92) | €1.94 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €5.62 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 (€3.78) | €1.75 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.24 (€3.06) | €1.56 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.49 (€3.29) | €1.58 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€15) | €7 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 (€2.62) | €2.26 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (€2.25) | €1.49 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,277 (€2,145) | €1,114 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,971 (€1,857) | €675 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 (€208) | €191 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,715 (€1,616) | €638 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 (€914) | €484 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 149 (€141) | €100 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 (€56) | €24 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 (€655) | €438 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (€126) | €122 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (€12) | €4.73 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€27) | €9 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 21% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (€98) | €94 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 47 (€44) | €34 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (€116) | €89 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (€165) | €127 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 23,749 (€22,378) | €20,908 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (€1.52) | €1.52 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (€78) | €33 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (€36) | €20 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€14) | €8 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (€34) | €8 | + 351% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (€111) | €99 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 (€5.07) | €5.09 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 (€4.74) | €3.61 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (€4.49) | €3.88 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.04 (€2.87) | €1.61 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (€3.44) | €2.34 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (€42) | €19 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (€63) | €41 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (€37) | €16 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 217 (€204) | €94 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 (€136) | €57 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€17) | €8 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 (€4.86) | €1.41 | + 246% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €4.40 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 (€428) | €444 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (€0.35) | €0.18 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (€97) | €50 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€8) | €5.26 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 152 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €6,092 (CHF 6,465) in Basel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Verona.
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