An Expat Talks about Moving to Basel, Switzerland

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Basel

Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?

The cost of housing in Basel is generally quite high. Renting an apartment in the city can be expensive, with prices ranging from around 1,500 Swiss Francs (CHF) per month for a one-bedroom apartment to over 4,000 CHF for a three-bedroom apartment. Buying a property in Basel is also costly, with the average price of a three-bedroom apartment in the city centre being around 1.5 million CHF.