Relocate to Riehen
Save up to CHF 150/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 40% · Rank 2 of 3 municipalities in Basel-Stadt · Health insurance CHF 486/mo.
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Riehen at a glance
Tax burden in Riehen
Riehen has a municipal tax rate of 40%, ranking 2 out of 3 municipalities in the canton of Basel-Stadt — 2.5 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Riehen pay approximately CHF 1'928 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 161 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Riehen
For Riehen 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 Riehen
3-room apartments in Riehen cost around CHF 1'331 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Riehen
| 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 Riehen
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'382 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'204 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'362 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 17'912 |
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Further information
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