โ Pros and โ Cons of living in Basel
โ Pros
- โSafe and clean city with scenic riverfront.
- โRich cultural life with world-class museums and events.
- โExcellent public transport and cycling infrastructure.
- โHigh standard of healthcare and services.
- โLocated at the tri-border area; access to France and Germany.
โ Cons
- โLimited affordable housing; tight rental market.
- โOne of the highest costs of living in Europe.
- โLanguage barrier can be an issue with Swiss German dialect.
- โWinters can feel long and gray.
- โSome may find city life relatively quiet compared to Zurich or Geneva.
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