What is the average cost of housing in Basel?
If you are thinking about moving to Basel, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...
"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," remarked another expat who made the move to Basel, Switzerland.
"Higher, but an apartment like I had in NYC would have been much more expensive. $3000 per month plus utilities for a two bedroom apartment," explained one expat living in Basel, Switzerland.

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What is the average cost of housing in Basel?
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