Basel travel budget

Basel: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Basel

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Basel for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 98 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2783* (2366 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 149 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 76 per person
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5934* (5040 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 187 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 133 per person
  • $ 82 per person
  • $ 45 per person

Total budget:

$ 9841* (8358 CHF)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Basel compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Basel in 2024 is 54% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Basel in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Basel by expense type

Restaurant budget in Basel

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Basel is 63% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 31/person
($ 25 to $ 43)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 73/person
($ 46 to $ 96)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 19/person
($ 19 to $ 23)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.6 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 11)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.4/cup
($ 4.1 to $ 9.6)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 5/can
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 4.8/bottle
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

132% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Basel

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Basel is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 67 to $ 311)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 65 to $ 271)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 166/night
($ 58 to $ 426)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 94 to $ 471)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 464/night
($ 411 to $ 717)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 165/month
($ 93 to $ 366)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 201/month
($ 67 to $ 467)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 175/month
($ 83 to $ 406)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 151/month
($ 97 to $ 315)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 264/month
($ 86 to $ 830)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Basel

On average, the price of supermarket food in Basel is 45% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

103% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 4.8)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.6/12 eggs
($ 5 to $ 12)

107% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 36/kg
($ 21 to $ 48)

194% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.8/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 9.4)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.3 to $ 2.3)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Basel

On average, the price of transport in Basel is 93% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.6/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 5.4)

82% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.6/km
($ 4.6 to $ 4.9)

166% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.2)

125% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.8
($ 7.1 to $ 7.8)

119% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 54/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 94)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Basel

On average, budget for leisure activities in Basel is 65% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 23/ticket
($ 19 to $ 29)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 38/hr
($ 19 to $ 48)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Basel

On average, shopping budget in Basel is 75% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 11 to $ 12)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 126
($ 84 to $ 156)

139% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 78
($ 48 to $ 108)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Basel
Manchester → Basel
Manchester → Basel
$ 162
(fair price: $ 125)
London → Basel
London → Basel
London → Basel
$ 138
(fair price: $ 105)
New York City → Basel
New York City → Basel
New York City → Basel
$ 982
(fair price: $ 801)
Edinburgh → Basel
Edinburgh → Basel
Edinburgh → Basel
$ 192
(fair price: $ 155)
Dublin → Basel
Dublin → Basel
Dublin → Basel
$ 164
(fair price: $ 119)
Los Angeles → Basel
Los Angeles  → Basel
Los Angeles  → Basel
$ 1215
(fair price: $ 995)

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About this information on the cost of living in Basel

The information about the cost of living in Basel shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Basel was updated on 25-09-2024.

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