- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 57% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€22) | €16 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (€12) | €5.21 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (€1.50) | €1.04 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.02 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.52 (€3.97) | €2.04 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€11) | €7 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (€3.33) | €2.45 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (€2.56) | €1.34 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.45 (€2.15) | €1.52 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€14) | €9 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (€2.19) | €2.31 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (€2.13) | €1.54 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 97% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,886 (€2,532) | €1,102 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,384 (€2,092) | €873 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 178 (€156) | €146 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,899 (€1,666) | €784 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,490 (€1,307) | €575 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 137 (€120) | €103 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (€40) | €35 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 554 (€486) | €450 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 186 (€164) | €121 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€16) | €8 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€26) | €9 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 25% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (€102) | €97 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (€45) | €34 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (€116) | €92 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (€159) | €113 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 34% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,020 (€24,583) | €22,816 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (€1.61) | €1.34 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (€76) | €49 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 124% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (€11) | €5.44 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (€30) | €5.73 | + 425% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (€109) | €25 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (€5.90) | €3.95 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (€4.10) | €3.87 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (€3.76) | €3.06 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.97 (€2.61) | €1.41 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.33 (€2.92) | €2.82 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (€40) | €23 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 63% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (€61) | €43 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€32) | €22 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (€109) | €43 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (€99) | €63 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (€4.62) | €3.23 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.67 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (€467) | €450 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (€0.33) | €0.17 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (€80) | €31 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 64% more expensive than in Belgium
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