Relocate to Basel
Save up to CHF 50/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 50% · Rank 3 of 3 municipalities in Basel-Stadt · Health insurance CHF 486/mo.
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Basel at a glance
Tax burden in Basel
Basel has a municipal tax rate of 50%, ranking 3 out of 3 municipalities in the canton of Basel-Stadt — 7.5 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Basel pay approximately CHF 633 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 53 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Basel
For Basel we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 486 per month for mandatory basic health insurance for adults (CHF 2,500 deductible, standard model with accident coverage, as of 2026). It is the median for the region and therefore the same for every municipality in the canton.
Rent prices in Basel
3-room apartments in Basel cost around CHF 1'331 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Basel
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'099 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'331 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'717 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 2'302 |
Reference taxes in Basel
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'935 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 10'126 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 14'657 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 19'585 |
Even cheaper nearby
These municipalities near Basel have even lower taxes:
Further information
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