- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 54% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€21) | €15 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€11) | €4.94 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (€1.52) | €1.06 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.95 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.67 (€4.03) | €2.06 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€10) | €6 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (€3.34) | €2.44 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (€2.51) | €1.38 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.53 (€2.18) | €1.61 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (€14) | €9 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (€2.18) | €2.32 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (€2.05) | €1.51 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 94% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,947 (€2,546) | €1,097 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,451 (€2,117) | €862 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (€162) | €147 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,815 (€1,568) | €792 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,528 (€1,321) | €597 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (€111) | €103 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€39) | €33 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (€466) | €450 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 172 (€148) | €121 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (€17) | €8 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€25) | €10 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 23% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (€94) | €96 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (€45) | €33 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (€110) | €96 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (€165) | €113 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 29% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,604 (€22,985) | €22,633 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (€1.56) | €1.32 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (€75) | €50 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 128% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (€11) | €5.00 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (€30) | €5.73 | + 428% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (€99) | €25 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€6) | €4.36 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (€4.64) | €3.63 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.28 (€4.56) | €3.06 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (€2.83) | €1.48 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (€3.34) | €2.84 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€39) | €23 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 53% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (€61) | €41 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€33) | €22 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (€115) | €43 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (€98) | €63 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €9 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.32 (€4.60) | €3.19 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€5.98) | €3.58 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 531 (€459) | €476 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (€0.28) | €0.21 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (€80) | €36 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in Belgium
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