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Basel, Switzerland
Switzerland

Basel

city on the Rhine in Switzerland

4°C · this month$5,750/mo176,329260 m5 missions from 5 countries
Photo: Norbert Aepli, Switzerland (User:Noebu) · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Basel

Monthly budget
$5,750/mo
Prices vs USA: 128%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.82 CHF
US travel advisory
No advisory published
Homicides / 100k: 0.6
Internet access
97%
of people online
Air quality
8.3
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
French, German, Italian
Emergency
118 · 144 · 1414
Plug types
Europlug, SN 441011
Calling code
+41

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher.

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-20°-10°0°10°20°30°12°Jan15°Feb21°Mar26°Apr29°May33°Jun34°Jul34°Aug28°Sep25°Oct20°Nov14°Dec
Best months:July

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%

Embassies & consulates in Basel

5 missions from 5 countries

Where to eat in Basel

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Basel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Basel?

The travel guide to Basel lists Restaurant BaCell's/Kaffi Biozentrum, Café Spitz, Brötlibar, Hirscheneck, and Lily's Maxim.

How much does it cost to live in Basel?

Roughly $5,750 per month for a remote worker, based on Switzerland price levels (128% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Basel in November?

In November Basel averages a high of 20°C, a low of -10°C and about 77 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Basel?

5 diplomatic missions, including —.

Cities in Switzerland

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.