Basel, Switzerland
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Basel, Switzerland: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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65%
Quality of life -
89%
Cost of living -
74%
Connectivity -
83%
Weather
79
General
| Currency | CHF |
| Population (in millions) | 0.5 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 83 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Kleinbasel, St. Alban |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 40 |
| Top selling local beer | Rheinfelder |
| Most popular local dish | Rösti |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Basel Minster, Basel Zoo, Tinguely Museum |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | Swiss International Air Lines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Taxify |
| Primary train stations | Basel SBB, Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Basel St. Johann |
| Primary airports | Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Belfort-Héric |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 25000 CHF |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Clarastrasse 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Digitec |
| Best internet carrier | Swisscom |
| Primary cellular carrier | Swisscom |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 70 CHF |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $90,945 / year |
| Average annual income | $80000 |
| Sales tax rate | 7.7% |
| Income tax rate | 8.5% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 1.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 CHF |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | UBS |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 117 (police), 144 (ambulance), 118 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 11 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
65%
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78%
Safety, freedom, rights -
69%
Traffic -
58%
Property to income -
22%
Crime -
79%
Healthcare -
83%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | CHF 5,792 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.24% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | CHF 2,429 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | CHF 25,429 |
Cost of living
89%
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Purchasing Power
127%
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Rent
46%
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Food
136%
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Restaurant
117%
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Workspace
23%
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Transport
20%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | CHF 1,386.11 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | CHF 1,116.88 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | CHF 2,676.92 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | CHF 2,027.27 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | CHF 33.60 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | CHF 1.62 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CHF 3.21 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | CHF 5.89 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CHF 34.33 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | CHF 1.06 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | CHF 15.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | CHF 2.09 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 2.20 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | CHF 8.90 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | CHF 30.47 |
| Apples (1kg) | CHF 3.91 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CHF 3.60 |
| Potato (1kg) | CHF 2.37 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | CHF 2.14 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | CHF 2.38 |
| Tomato (1kg) | CHF 3.89 |
| Banana (1kg) | CHF 2.74 |
| Onion (1kg) | CHF 2.15 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | CHF 57.86 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | CHF 25.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | CHF 120.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CHF 16.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | CHF 8.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 6.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 4.41 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 4.12 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CHF 5.13 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CHF 249.91 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CHF 0.17 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CHF 48.22 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CHF 69.04 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CHF 33.60 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | CHF 20.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | CHF 3.60 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | CHF 80.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CHF 1.88 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CHF 30,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | CHF 39,600.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | CHF 6.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | CHF 3.58 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | CHF 70.20 |