20 Cities with the Highest Cost of Living in Europe

2. Basel, Switzerland

Cost of Living Index: 110.1

Basel, situated near the borders of France and Germany in Switzerland, surpasses London in terms of expenses. For a single person, estimated monthly costs in Basel amount to $1,780.4 (1,613.9Fr.), excluding rent. Basel is approximately 10.1% more expensive than New York. Basel is second on our list of the cities with the highest cost of living in Europe.