Places · Switzerland
Living in Basel
Switzerland · temperate
Basel is a compact city of roughly 175,000 people near the mountains in Switzerland. The climate is temperate. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $3,250. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for hiking, food and eating out, art and culture.
Il servizio sanitario pubblico (5/5) è più solido del privato: qui l’assicurazione è un extra, non una necessità.
At a glance
Who tends to love Basel
- People who want comfort and do not mind paying for it
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
All parameters
➖ Popularity & prices: Steady
Accommodation prices have moved about +12% in the last 5 years.
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Good to know
- • It is an expensive place to live.
⚠️ The honest downsides
- •Nothing major on our radar, still, verify visas and healthcare for your case.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
On the map
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