Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (€25) | €17 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€13) | €9 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€11) | €4.41 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 (€1.43) | €1.03 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €3.76 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.60 (€3.34) | €2.40 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €4.76 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.81 (€3.53) | €2.32 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.35 (€2.18) | €1.57 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.97 (€1.83) | €1.74 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€14) | €7 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.39 (€2.22) | €2.32 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.59 (€2.40) | €1.28 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 71% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,811 (€2,611) | €1,131 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,168 (€2,014) | €934 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 155 (€144) | €138 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,589 (€1,476) | €929 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,203 (€1,118) | €636 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 89 (€83) | €95 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (€38) | €36 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 465 (€432) | €378 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (€112) | €133 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (€15) | €10 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€27) | €10 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 32% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (€101) | €85 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (€54) | €40 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (€118) | €80 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 176 (€163) | €115 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 28% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,166 (€25,230) | €24,942 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (€1.38) | €1.33 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (€78) | €51 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 73% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (€15) | €8 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 54 (€50) | €30 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 92 (€85) | €36 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.70 (€5.29) | €5.48 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.51 (€4.18) | €3.38 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.58 (€5.19) | €3.22 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.46 (€3.21) | €1.57 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.46 (€4.14) | €2.24 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (€33) | €20 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (€70) | €44 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (€32) | €22 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 222 (€206) | €81 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (€99) | €60 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€15) | €9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.03 (€4.67) | €3.38 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €4.16 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 455 (€422) | €476 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (€0.34) | €0.22 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 97 (€90) | €35 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 55% more expensive than in Belgium
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