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About Basel

Basel is a great base for digital nomads 🇨🇭✨ It offers fast internet, excellent public transit, and a compact, walkable city center. You’ll find plenty of cafés, coworking spots, and easy access to France and Germany for weekend trips. Safe, clean, and highly international, Basel blends efficient city life with a relaxed riverside vibe. 🌍☕

Through the year

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-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 97 mm Feb: 59 mm Mar: 74 mm Apr: 87 mm May: 101 mm Jun: 92 mm Jul: 118 mm Aug: 79 mm Sep: 109 mm Oct: 102 mm Nov: 129 mm Dec: 88 mm Jan: 6°C / -1°C Feb: 9°C / 1°C Mar: 13°C / 2°C Apr: 15°C / 5°C May: 19°C / 10°C Jun: 25°C / 15°C Jul: 26°C / 15°C Aug: 26°C / 15°C Sep: 21°C / 12°C Oct: 17°C / 8°C Nov: 10°C / 3°C Dec: 7°C / 1°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 1.7
Internet Speed 9.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8
Safety 9.3
Weather 6.8
Accommodation Cost 1.5
Nomad Friendly 6.0
Female Friendly 9.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Basel
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,267.99 per month
Coworking Space $441.00 per month
Coffee $5.67 per cup
Beer $7.56 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $27.72 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $113.40 per month
Mobile Plan $50.40 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75.60 per month

Other cities in Switzerland

Other cities in Switzerland
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zurich $6,363 6.5 Compare
2 Geneva $6,464 6.2 Compare
3 Bern $5,405 6.1 Compare
4 Lausanne $5,947 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lucerne CH Switzerland $4,939 5.9 Compare
2 Neuchâtel CH Switzerland $4,838 5.8 Compare
3 Strasbourg FR France $3,443 6.6 Compare
4 Biel/Bienne CH Switzerland $5,359 6.0 Compare

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