Cost of living in Basel (Switzerland) is 298% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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Food | + 369% | |||
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Food in Basel (Switzerland) is 369% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Basel | Zenica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (51KM) | 12KM | + 338% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (32KM) | 5.92KM | + 446% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (26KM) | 4.05KM | + 538% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.98 (4.01KM) | 1.46KM | + 174% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (15KM) | 3.08KM | + 400% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.47 (9KM) | 1.99KM | + 353% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (22KM) | 5.95KM | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (8KM) | 1.27KM | + 513% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.61 (5.27KM) | 0.96KM | + 451% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.93 (5.92KM) | 1.24KM | + 378% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (28KM) | 9KM | + 199% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.68 (5.42KM) | 2.42KM | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (5.33KM) | 0.87KM | + 516% | |
Housing | + 487% | |||
Housing in Basel (Switzerland) is 487% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,532 (5,120KM) | 500KM | + 924% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,981 (4,006KM) | 339KM | + 1080% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 253 (511KM) | 216KM | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,375 (2,782KM) | 418KM | + 565% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 930 (1,881KM) | 291KM | + 547% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (311KM) | 146KM | + 113% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 61 (123KM) | 24KM | + 410% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 516 (1,043KM) | 917KM | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (303KM) | 176KM | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (37KM) | 12KM | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (64KM) | 7KM | + 778% | |
Clothes | + 116% | |||
Clothes in Basel (Switzerland) is 116% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 103 (209KM) | 108KM | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (124KM) | 54KM | + 128% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (241KM) | 144KM | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 194 (393KM) | 128KM | + 207% | |
Transportation | + 178% | |||
Transportation in Basel (Switzerland) is 178% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,651 (53,905KM) | 29,317KM | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (3.80KM) | 2.19KM | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (168KM) | 51KM | + 229% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (68KM) | 12KM | + 472% | |
Personal Care | + 356% | |||
Personal Care in Basel (Switzerland) is 356% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (29KM) | 6KM | + 340% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (68KM) | 9KM | + 651% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 173 (349KM) | 32KM | + 987% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.26 (11KM) | 4.57KM | + 133% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (10KM) | 6KM | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (11KM) | 5.00KM | + 110% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.06 (6KM) | 1.86KM | + 233% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.67 (7KM) | 3.16KM | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (92KM) | 5.44KM | + 1601% | |
Entertainment | + 334% | |||
Entertainment in Basel (Switzerland) is 334% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
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Basel | Zenica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (162KM) | 26KM | + 525% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (68KM) | 10KM | + 567% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 233 (471KM) | 30KM | + 1469% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (288KM) | 48KM | + 502% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (34KM) | 5.36KM | + 526% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.89 (12KM) | 2.34KM | + 409% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (13KM) | 2.63KM | + 406% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 449 (908KM) | 880KM | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (0.73KM) | 0.18KM | + 303% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 107 (217KM) | 39KM | + 451% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (17KM) | 5.07KM | + 231% | |
TOTAL | + 298% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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