Cost of living in Basel, Switzerland vs Verona, Italy
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (€22) | €13 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€14) | €8 | + 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€12) | €4.33 | + 170% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (€1.58) | €1.37 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.20 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.16 (€3.76) | €1.87 | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €5.74 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.01 (€3.63) | €1.70 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.91 (€2.63) | €1.39 | + 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.51 (€3.17) | €1.38 | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€15) | €7 | + 123% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.78 (€2.51) | €2.27 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.39 (€2.16) | €1.03 | + 110% | |
Housing | + 103% | |||
Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,231 (€2,017) | €965 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,971 (€1,781) | €672 | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 221 (€200) | €178 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,611 (€1,456) | €630 | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 970 (€877) | €483 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (€128) | €100 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 59 (€54) | €24 | + 122% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 695 (€629) | €431 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (€121) | €122 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.99 | + 126% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€26) | €9 | + 190% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (€94) | €94 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 47 (€42) | €35 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (€111) | €91 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 175 (€158) | €130 | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,494 (€22,140) | €20,723 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.60 (€1.45) | €1.45 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (€74) | €34 | + 117% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (€35) | €20 | + 73% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€13) | €8 | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (€33) | €8 | + 333% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (€107) | €99 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.39 (€4.87) | €5.45 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.03 (€4.55) | €3.61 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.76 (€4.30) | €3.88 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.04 (€2.75) | €1.61 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (€3.30) | €2.34 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (€40) | €19 | + 111% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (€60) | €39 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€34) | €16 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 217 (€196) | €94 | + 109% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 144 (€130) | €58 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€16) | €7 | + 121% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.16 (€4.66) | €1.45 | + 221% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €4.61 | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 454 (€410) | €447 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (€0.34) | €0.18 | + 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (€93) | €48 | + 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €5.29 | + 40% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €5,445 (CHF 6,024) in Basel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Verona.
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