Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 57% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (€30) | €20 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €10 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€11) | €5.58 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (€1.88) | €1.28 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€9) | €3.80 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.86 (€4.15) | €2.84 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.64 (€3.91) | €2.52 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (€2.66) | €2.11 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.99 (€2.14) | €2.03 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€16) | €8 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.27 (€3.51) | €3.05 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.58 (€2.78) | €2.22 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 78% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,898 (€3,116) | €1,559 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,272 (€2,442) | €1,315 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 364 (€392) | €247 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,869 (€2,009) | €910 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,326 (€1,426) | €741 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 108 (€116) | €172 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (€55) | €50 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (€376) | €302 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (€123) | €110 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (€32) | €12 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 31% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (€106) | €94 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (€65) | €42 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 103 (€111) | €101 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 135 (€145) | €129 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 40% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,584 (€33,953) | €31,127 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (€2.00) | €1.72 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (€84) | €51 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 143% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€16) | €12 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 10 (€11) | €10 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 180 (€193) | €32 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.72 (€6) | €5.29 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 12 (€13) | €5.14 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 11 (€12) | €4.92 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.38 (€5.78) | €2.08 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.39 (€5.79) | €4.00 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (€57) | €27 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 131% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 87 (€93) | €45 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 (€44) | €26 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (€182) | €90 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 163 (€175) | €94 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (€22) | €12 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 (€8) | €3.76 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €5.02 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 519 (€558) | €561 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (€1.07) | €0.25 | + 330% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (€112) | €31 | + 263% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €9 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 73% more expensive than in Belgium
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