Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 75% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (€26) | €16 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€14) | €9 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€12) | €4.53 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.64 (€1.57) | €1.01 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.55 (€3.40) | €2.46 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€10) | €5.97 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (€3.43) | €2.25 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.68 (€2.57) | €1.45 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.77 (€2.65) | €1.74 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€15) | €7 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.12 (€2.99) | €2.32 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.72 (€2.60) | €1.51 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 86% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,863 (€2,743) | €1,339 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,261 (€2,166) | €1,097 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 184 (€177) | €132 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,985 (€1,902) | €800 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,246 (€1,194) | €653 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 302 (€290) | €91 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (€42) | €46 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 494 (€474) | €404 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (€115) | €156 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (€14) | €10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€28) | €11 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 57% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (€118) | €83 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 68 (€65) | €41 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 139 (€133) | €85 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 234 (€225) | €122 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 45% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,281 (€28,056) | €25,153 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.69 (€1.62) | €1.40 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (€85) | €48 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 102% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (€17) | €9 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (€23) | €12 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 137 (€131) | €34 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.58 (€5.35) | €5.15 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.25 (€5.03) | €3.67 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.32 (€5.10) | €3.77 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.61 (€3.46) | €1.90 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.83 (€3.67) | €2.17 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (€51) | €22 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 76% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Switzerland | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (€73) | €47 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€36) | €24 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 177 (€170) | €52 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 111 (€106) | €62 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€17) | €10 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.46 (€5.23) | €3.12 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.96 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 504 (€483) | €415 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (€0.39) | €0.25 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 126 (€121) | €39 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 72% more expensive than in Belgium
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