- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 55% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€22) | €15 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (€12) | €5.22 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (€1.49) | €1.03 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €3.99 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (€3.50) | €1.99 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€10) | €6 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (€3.36) | €2.45 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (€2.61) | €1.40 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.43 (€2.12) | €1.45 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€14) | €9 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (€2.19) | €2.32 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (€2.06) | €1.45 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 96% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,925 (€2,547) | €1,110 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,304 (€2,006) | €855 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 185 (€161) | €136 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,923 (€1,675) | €790 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,399 (€1,219) | €597 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 154 (€134) | €98 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (€40) | €35 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (€486) | €438 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 169 (€147) | €99 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€15) | €7 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€25) | €10 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 21% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (€100) | €94 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (€45) | €36 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (€115) | €93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (€163) | €111 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 36% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,608 (€24,040) | €21,349 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (€1.64) | €1.41 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (€77) | €49 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 114% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (€27) | €7 | + 291% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (€106) | €25 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (€5.33) | €3.95 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (€4.11) | €3.48 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (€4.03) | €2.89 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.27 (€2.85) | €1.47 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.47 (€3.02) | €2.82 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (€39) | €22 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (€62) | €44 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€33) | €21 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (€115) | €44 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (€96) | €62 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€15) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (€4.59) | €3.23 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.62 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 518 (€451) | €435 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (€0.30) | €0.18 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (€82) | €30 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €7 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 63% more expensive than in Belgium
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