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Canton of Basel-Stadt

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Canton of Basel-Stadt: Health insurance CHF 248 dearer than in Zug

Even the cheapest health insurance costs CHF 599.00 a month here – CHF 248 more than in Zug. Ending a tenancy works differently here than in 24 other cantons: 31 Mar / 30 Jun / 30 Sep.

What is there for the canton of Basel-Stadt?

In the canton of Basel-Stadt: Winter swimming in Basel, Candle dipping, Christmas markets, Health insurance CHF 248 dearer than in Zug (from CHF 599.00) and Own notice dates – unlike 24 cantons.

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Health insurance CHF 248 dearer than in ZugWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027?CHF 599.00 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 25 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen →
Own notice dates – unlike 24 cantonsWhen can I end my tenancy?31 Mar / 30 Jun / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen →
Minimum wage – in only 5 cantonsIs there a minimum wage?Yes, CHF 22.20 an hoursince 2022 · one of 5 cantonsAs of 6 October 2026 · cantonal lawSee the analysis →
CHF 21'550 more tax on your pension than in Appenzell InnerrhodenHow much tax on a pension lump sum?CHF 47'250CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 24 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen →
Landlord must disclose the previous rent – in only 7 cantonsMust the landlord disclose the previous rent?Yes, across the cantonCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen →
How many people live here?204'157 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 15 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here?Since 2010 at the latestend of 2025: 40'146 aged 65+, 36'168 under 20As of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis →
How many here don't hold a Swiss passport?39.2%80'021 people, end of 2025 · rank 2 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
Where do most foreign residents here come from?Germany: 18'05822.6% of foreign residents · people from 163 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
How often are people naturalised here?1.88%1'465 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 2 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis →
How many cross-border commuters work here?35'749borders France and Germany · rank 4 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis →
How many live in a town or city?99.4%2 towns and cities · 3 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis →
Do children pay inheritance tax?No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen →
What does a certified signature cost?CHF 15Verordnung über die Beglaubigungsgebühren sowie die Gebühren auf dem Gebiet der Einwohnerkontrolle · § 3 Abs. 1 lit. aAs of 1 July 2024 · statute book 519.400Open →
Where to this weekend?1 checked day tripsAs of 2026 · ConvivaPlus Day-Trip RadarOpen →
What does a 3-room flat cost?CHF 1'445 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 18 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis →
When is the tax return due?31 Marchregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton Basel-StadtSee the analysis →
How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary?CHF 3'889single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 12 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary?CHF 14'663single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 17 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary?CHF 432.50 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 21 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis →
How much tax does pillar 3a save?CHF 1'996full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much can I deduct for working from home?up to CHF 4'200 a yearflat rate · rank 4 of 25As of tax year 2025 · Wegleitung zur Steuererklärung 2025 Basel-Stadt, Ziff. 500/520 Pauschalabzug für BerufskostenSee the analysis →
On how many Sundays may shops open?up to 2 a yearAs of 12 October 2026 · § 4a Abs. 1 RLG BS (SG 811.100) i.V.m. Art. 19 Abs. 6 ArGSee the analysis →
How many daycare places are there for small children?48 places per 100 children under 5130 daycare centres, 4'448 places · rank 1 of 26 · most placesAs of 2023 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis →
How often does the midwife visit after the birth?8.9 home visits on average1'672 women cared for after birth · rank 2 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis →
How many years of kindergarten are compulsory?2 yearsmunicipalities offer 2 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis →
How does your wallet fare here?32 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 24 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis →
What do people earn here?CHF 7'156 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Northwestern SwitzerlandAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen →

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