- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€22) | €15 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (€12) | €5.30 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (€1.48) | €1.02 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.25 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (€3.66) | €1.95 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (€3.49) | €2.20 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (€2.69) | €1.31 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (€1.93) | €1.44 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€14) | €9 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (€2.15) | €2.28 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (€2.22) | €1.34 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 86% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,862 (€2,536) | €1,143 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,234 (€1,979) | €858 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (€168) | €131 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (€1,597) | €791 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (€1,102) | €599 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (€131) | €121 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (€40) | €36 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (€473) | €429 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (€147) | €102 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (€15) | €8 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (€25) | €10 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 18% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (€98) | €89 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (€43) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (€118) | €93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (€170) | €116 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 32% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (€24,302) | €20,664 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (€1.66) | €1.45 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (€72) | €49 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 101% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (€13) | €9 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (€28) | €7 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (€103) | €26 | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€5.78) | €3.61 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (€4.02) | €3.50 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (€3.80) | €3.00 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (€2.64) | €1.50 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (€3.04) | €2.91 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (€39) | €19 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 57% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (€63) | €43 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€33) | €21 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (€107) | €39 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (€92) | €58 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €10 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (€4.52) | €2.97 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.69 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (€447) | €433 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (€0.32) | €0.20 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (€78) | €31 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €7 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Belgium
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