Summary of The Cost of Living in Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Basel is $4,681.00 including rent, or $2,631.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Basel is $6,547.20 including rent, or $4,497.20 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Basel is $9,146.70 including rent, or $6,481.70 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Basel ranges from $56,172.00 for a single person to $78,566.40 for a couple, and $109,760.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $31,572.00 for a single person to $53,966.40 for a couple, and $77,780.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Basel, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,920.00 for a single person to $3,985.40 for a couple, and $5,572.90 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,420.00 for a single person to $2,485.40 for a couple, and $3,622.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Basel, estimated monthly expenses range from $8,459.00 for a single person to $12,161.80 for a couple, and $16,922.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $5,559.00 for a single person to $9,261.80 for a couple, and $13,152.80 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Basel is $8,780.00, which is 233.7% more than the average monthly cost of living and 518.3% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
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| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
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| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
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| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
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