Cost of Living in Basel
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Basel, Switzerland.
Overall, the cost of living in Basel is below the New York City baseline (composite index 82 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)100
Groceries index88
Dining out index82
Transport index63
Utilities index75
Median annual salary$84,698
Minimum wage$22.79/hr
Est. monthly childcare$2,025
Est. monthly healthcare premium$350
YoY inflation1.8%
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