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Basel vs Colmar

Basel, Switzerland compared with Colmar, France: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CH Basel FR Colmar
Country Switzerland France
Nomad score 6.3 / 10 6.1 / 10
Cost of living $5,418 / mo $3,806 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 12° / 7°C 13° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI) 42 Good 51 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CH Basel FR Colmar
Average high 16.1°C 16°C
Average low 7.2°C 7.5°C
Precipitation 95 mm / mo 82 mm / mo
Sunshine 248 h / mo 257 h / mo
Humidity 77% 74%
Rain days 12.9 / mo 11.6 / mo
Wind speed 14.5 km/h 14.1 km/h

CH Basel · average high by month

FR Colmar · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CH Basel FR Colmar
US AQI 42 51
PM2.5 10.4 µg/m³ 8.9 µg/m³
PM10 12.8 µg/m³ 10.4 µg/m³
Ozone 12 µg/m³ 23 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CH Basel FR Colmar
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 7.6 3.7
Local Payment Services 9.0 8.7
Startup Scene 7.0 3.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CH Basel FR Colmar
Air Conditioning 4.4 4.4
Green Spaces 8.0 7.1
Natural Disaster Risk 8.5 8.2
Noise Pollution 7.2 6.6
Seasonal Variety 7.6 7.1
Weather 6.8 7.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CH Basel FR Colmar
Mobile Network Coverage 9.3 8.6
Power Grid Reliability 9.6 9.1
Public WiFi Availability 7.6 5.7
VPN Reliability 9.2 8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CH Basel FR Colmar
Accommodation Cost 1.5 4.3
Cost of Living 1.7 4.9
Currency Stability 9.7 9.3
Entertainment Cost 2.7 5.4
Food & Groceries 2.2 5.5
Gym Membership Cost 3.8 5.8
Transportation Cost 4.2 7.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CH Basel FR Colmar
Culture 8.3 7.6
Indoors Fun 7.4 5.9
Language Learning Opportunities 6.2 5.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.2 7.4
Nightlife 5.6 4.4
Outdoors & Nature 7.5 7.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CH Basel FR Colmar
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.1 2.4
Nomad Friendly 6.0 5.1
Online Community Presence 3.8 2.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CH Basel FR Colmar
Cafes with WiFi 7.8 6.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 7.2 4.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.2 4.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8 2.9
Internet Speed 9.2 7.9
Local SIM Card Availability 8.3 7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CH Basel FR Colmar
Fitness Facilities 7.8 5.8
Food Scene 7.5 7.5
Healthy Food Options 7.9 6.0
Yoga Studios 6.2 4.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CH Basel FR Colmar
Healthcare 6.4 7.5
Healthcare Affordability 3.2 6.1
Healthcare Quality 9.3 8.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CH Basel FR Colmar
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.8 2.7
Ease of Business Registration 5.1 5.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.5 4.6
Freedom of Speech 9.2 8.7
Political Stability 9.5 8.2
Tax Friendliness 4.7 3.6
Visa Ease 4.8 6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CH Basel FR Colmar
Air Quality 7.7 7.7
Cleanliness 8.8 8.5
Environmental Quality 8.3 8.0
Family Friendly 8.5 8.0
Language Barrier 7.6 4.9
Work-Life Balance 8.1 8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CH Basel FR Colmar
Female Friendly 9.2 8.6
Racial Tolerance 8.2 7.6
Safety 9.3 8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CH Basel FR Colmar
Airport Connectivity 8.0 5.9
Cycling 8.3 7.3
Intercity Travel Options 8.8 7.6
Public Transit 9.1 6.6
Ride-sharing Services 6.5 4.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.9 5.9
Walkability 8.8 8.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CH Basel FR Colmar
Coworking Quality 7.8 4.2
Freelance Ecosystem 5.6 3.8
Networking Opportunities 6.2 3.5
Remote Job Opportunities 6.7 3.9
Time Zone Favorability 8.2 8.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CH Basel FR Colmar
Jeans $126 per pair $81 per pair
Summer Dress $88 per dress $46 per dress
Running Shoes $164 per pair $98 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CH Basel FR Colmar
Dining Out $126 per month $115 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CH Basel FR Colmar
Cinema Ticket $23 per ticket $10 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CH Basel FR Colmar
Coffee $5.67 per cup $2.88 per cup
Beer $7.56 per pint $6.34 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $28 per meal $16 per meal
Fast Food Combo $18 per meal $9.80 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $126 per meal $69 per meal
Apples $4.41 per kg $3.23 per kg
Bread $3.15 per loaf $1.85 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.89 per bottle $0.92 per bottle
Milk $2.27 per liter $1.38 per liter
Rice $3.15 per kg $2.19 per kg
Chicken Fillets $20 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $28 per kg $20 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $23 per bottle $9.23 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CH Basel FR Colmar
Groceries $504 per month $369 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CH Basel FR Colmar
Health Insurance $378 per month $75 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CH Basel FR Colmar
Doctor Visit (GP) $164 per visit $29 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $19 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CH Basel FR Colmar
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,268 per month $830 per month
Housing $1,512 per month $784 per month
Coworking Space $441 per month $208 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $3,150 per month $1,730 per month
Coliving Space $1,512 per month $807 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CH Basel FR Colmar
Internet & Mobile $88 per month $52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CH Basel FR Colmar
Leisure Activities $63 per month $40 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CH Basel FR Colmar
Haircut $50 per visit $25 per visit
Laundry $13 per kg $9.23 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CH Basel FR Colmar
Mobile Plan $50 per month $17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $76 per month $37 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $32 one-time $12 one-time
Gym Membership $88 per month $35 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $44 per hour $21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CH Basel FR Colmar
Taxi Start $8.19 per trip $4.04 per trip
Transportation $126 per month $63 per month
Taxi per km $4.41 per km $2.42 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $113 per month $52 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $23 per trip $14 per trip
Gasoline $2.39 per liter $2.08 per liter
Scooter Rental $32 per month $29 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CH Basel FR Colmar
Utilities $189 per month $150 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
CH Basel FR Colmar
Visa & Legal Fees — $12 per month
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