Living in Basel, food shopping in Germany

[@studytoreachsuccess]

Awesome and highly useful video! Thank you so much ;))

[@jayalath44]

Your video is very interesting. We, Sri Lankans, do not have borders to cross for cheap shopping. We are islanders. Hope to visit Basel one day and meet your family!

[@dariojob100]

Livin in pratteln near basel, i myself will try to go there once now🤣 didnt know that place

[@edgarm770]

Hello, I’m looking to visit Basel in September, wanted to know if you can visit Germany, and France in one day?

[@PS-ru2ov]

yes they are nearby in fact you can walk across the bridge from France to Germany then walk from Germany into Switzerland

[@josephyearwood1179]

@@PS-ru2ov -France- Elsass-Lothringen

[@Baselfreak]

No problem!

[@Baselfreak]

Well, i‘mnot expat, but from Basel. I love Hieber! Not only because of the price, but also for the quality. Anddon‘t forget to claim german VAT back when you export goods to Switzerland.

[@greglyons2526]

Is that Binzen? I used to live there in the 90s

[@salwancrespo4514]

My dream place to be rest of life

[@Blatnjak91]

So you can easyly afford that x5😂 I earn really good in grrmany i live here, but 50% from salary are taxes! Wish you a good time in BS

[@thebubbiliciousfamily7814]

Thank you

[@alexeyklimenyuk7341]

Arbeiten!

[@PS-ru2ov]

does the shops in Germany accept swiss franks?

[@DobermannJeff]

Yes

[@miah7593]

Does the shop in Germany accept swiss franc if yes do they consider the exchange rate or CHF= EURO?

[@sshah3324]

How about driving on other side of the road is it easy I am from Uk and planing to get rented car for moving round any advice will appreciated

[@thebubbiliciousfamily7814]

Adams I found it a challenge to be honest as I’d never done it before. However, there are strict rules on the speed limits...making it easier because you have to drive extra slow which gives you more thinking time if that makes sense... good luck!

[@sandipchikhalikar6414]

What's the distance between Basel and Hiber?

[@nati_11]

❤❤❤

[@clodia90]

Hi this video was really useful! I Just have a question about the custom. Does anyone control the goods you’ve bought? Do you have Any restrictions for the amount of them? On alchool for example?

[@thebubbiliciousfamily7814]

Maura Liguori Yes, sorry for late reply. There is a control on what you can bring back and they will randomly stop cars on route back at the border and check their receipts. Mainly it’s the meat they look at, I hope that helps Maura.

[@mariusmatei2946]

@@thebubbiliciousfamily7814 wait, they, still, have border checks/controls (as part of the European Economic Area, and Schengen Agreements)?!

[@archetypex65]

On one hand it is worth saving some money once in awhile but if you constantly shop in France or Germany while living in Switzerland you are doing a disservice to the people of Basel the residents and citizens. The prices are high for a specific reason. Because everybody makes a decent wage not only in Basel but in all of Switzerland. Most of the lower end salaries are around 40,000 CHF. Rent is very affordable, while transportation and food are on the expensive side. Taxes are also much lower in Switzerland and Basel compared to Germany. There are many advantages to living in Switzerland and Basel over the rest of the EU countries. Shopping within the country and the City is the right thing to do. And please do not tell me you can't afford it... because you're driving an expensive car...🤦🏻‍♂️ whatever your husband is making, he is not being taxed 50% to 60% like in Germany and France. And if you're paying some tax to the UK you're getting that money back or a tax credit from Switzerland. If this trend continues to rise Switzerland will be forced to impose higher tariffs or inspect the borders on a more regular basis. Do the right thing. 👍

[@troyeakb6314]

That's the advantage of the single market Why are the borders open? It's coz of the deal these countries have Do you think the EU are stupid enough to not check out the borders? It's all a trade and free movement

[@stefandenic7144]

Strange how nobody comments on buying meat in supermarkets. I guess you people never had a luxury to go straight to the butcher shop for a fresh meat, with a local origin. Even the vegetables can't compete to those on green markets, no mather how nice they look. I hope there's a better place to buy food over there.

[@jonathanwoodyard3262]

That was a pretty big wheel of cheese.

[@thebubbiliciousfamily7814]

Jonathan Woodyard - Certainly was!

[@fipah5817]

Just note expat is the word for white immigrant. And immigrant is the word white people refuse to use to label themselves. Expat thus has an eyeroll negative connotation. Not attacking you, just sharing a food for thought.

[@SB-nh7uv]

who asked?

[@samanthameta275]

U are dooing right . I would do this 🥰

[@snitsch68]

I just run into your channel, congrats and welcome in the three border triangle ! Looks like you quickly found the local good deals ;-) As a cross-border commuter (living in the French side, working near Basel) I quite often swing by the grocery and DIY store or petrol stations in Germany along the way. TBH German's behaviours and actions towards the French (i.e. by banning us from crossing the border) in the very early stage of the COVID pandemic, inclined me to change my mind.

[@ASH-pf8cv]

Hi there , Can I ask you if I want to move to Basel how much will cost me for 2 bedroom flat to rent please? Regards

[@thebubbiliciousfamily7814]

A SH Hi, I wouldn’t want to comment as that’s probably a question for estate agents here but I guess from my knowledge on this, it ranges from around 1000 upwards a month. Best to have a look on line. Good luck!

[@archetypex65]

In Basel you should be able to find a two-bedroom apartment starting around 1200 CHF. Now mind you that will probably be in Klein Basel, not Grosse Basel. A reasonable-nice two bedroom apartment will run between 1500 and 1800 Francs per month. Nicer Apartments will run from 2000 CHF and upwards per month. Depending on location, size and amenities.

[@ThierryLeyva]

louis vuitton bag, but cant afford swiss food 😂 #fail

[@josephyearwood1179]

Jewess

I like blueberries, I can buy enough blueberries, say 0.5 - 1 kg, from the fruit market, for £2, to last a week. The same amount, would be quadruple in a supermarket, in the UK, say £8. In Germany, it would be double that, and in Switzerland, double that, so, say about £32. JUST STAY IN THE UK!