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Cost of Living & Prices:
Belgium vs. Switzerland

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.56 times less for grocery shopping in Belgium than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.61 EUR (3.03 USD) in Belgium and 3.72 EUR (4.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Belgium.

2.61 EUR
3.72 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Belgium and 2.52 EUR (2.93 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Belgium.

2.19 EUR
2.52 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.17 EUR (18.78 USD) in Belgium and 44.37 EUR (51.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Belgium.

16.17 EUR
44.37 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8 EUR (9.29 USD) in Belgium and 12.89 EUR (14.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Belgium.

8.00 EUR
12.89 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.7 EUR (13.59 USD) in Belgium and 29.12 EUR (33.81 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Belgium.

11.70 EUR
29.12 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11 EUR (12.77 USD) in Belgium and 9.67 EUR (11.23 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Switzerland.

11.00 EUR
9.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.23 EUR (2.59 USD) in Belgium and 2.31 EUR (2.68 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Belgium.

2.23 EUR
2.31 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.27 EUR (4.96 USD) for 12 eggs in Belgium and 6.47 EUR (7.51 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34% lower in Belgium.

4.27 EUR
6.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.82 EUR (3.27 USD) in Belgium and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Belgium.

2.82 EUR
2.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.02 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium and 14.61 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Switzerland.

19.02 EUR
14.61 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.46 EUR (1.7 USD) in Belgium and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Belgium.

1.46 EUR
2.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.56 EUR (2.97 USD) in Belgium and 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Belgium.

2.56 EUR
3.02 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.71 EUR (15.92 USD) in Belgium and 25.82 EUR (29.98 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Belgium.

13.71 EUR
25.82 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) in Belgium and 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Belgium.

1.32 EUR
1.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.16 EUR (2.51 USD) in Belgium and 2.04 EUR (2.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Switzerland.

2.16 EUR
2.04 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.36 EUR (2.74 USD) in Belgium and 2.68 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Belgium.

2.36 EUR
2.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.31 EUR (2.68 USD) in Belgium and 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Belgium.

2.31 EUR
2.49 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.38 EUR (2.76 USD) in Belgium and 3.44 EUR (3.99 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Belgium.

2.38 EUR
3.44 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.28 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium and 17.32 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Belgium.

13.28 EUR
17.32 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.86 EUR (3.32 USD) in Belgium and 4.56 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Belgium.

2.86 EUR
4.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Belgium and 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Belgium.

0.99 EUR
1.41 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.49 times less for meals in restaurants in Belgium than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.15 EUR (4.82 USD) in Belgium and 5.91 EUR (6.86 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Belgium.

4.15 EUR
5.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.72 EUR (3.16 USD) in Belgium and 5.18 EUR (6.01 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Belgium.

2.72 EUR
5.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.8 EUR (6.74 USD) in Belgium and 8.6 EUR (9.98 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Belgium.

5.80 EUR
8.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.81 USD) in Belgium and 7.52 EUR (8.73 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Belgium.

5.00 EUR
7.52 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13 EUR (15.1 USD) in Belgium and 18.27 EUR (21.21 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Belgium.

13.00 EUR
18.27 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80 EUR (92.9 USD) in Belgium and 128.93 EUR (149.72 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38% lower in Belgium.

80.00 EUR
128.93 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 EUR (29.03 USD) in Belgium and 26.86 EUR (31.19 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Belgium.

25.00 EUR
26.86 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 EUR (2.96 USD) in Belgium and 4.56 EUR (5.29 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Belgium.

2.55 EUR
4.56 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times less for fuel in Belgium than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in Belgium and 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Belgium.

1.65 EUR
1.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Belgium and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Belgium.

1.54 EUR
1.86 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Belgium and 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 33% lower in Belgium.

0.75 EUR
1.12 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.93 times less for transportation in Belgium than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 52 EUR (60.38 USD) in Belgium and 93.47 EUR (108.55 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Belgium.

52.00 EUR
93.47 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in Belgium and 4.19 EUR (4.87 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Belgium.

2.50 EUR
4.19 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 EUR (34.84 USD) in Belgium and 74.14 EUR (86.09 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Belgium.

30.00 EUR
74.14 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.65 EUR (3.08 USD) in Belgium and 2.79 EUR (3.24 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 5% lower in Belgium.

2.65 EUR
2.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.5 EUR (7.55 USD) in Belgium and 6.45 EUR (7.49 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Switzerland.

6.50 EUR
6.45 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 13 EUR (15.1 USD) in Belgium and 21.49 EUR (24.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Belgium.

13.00 EUR
21.49 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.81 EUR (41.58 USD) in Belgium and 76.91 EUR (89.31 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Belgium.

35.81 EUR
76.91 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 27.29 EUR (31.69 USD) in Belgium and 43.31 EUR (50.29 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 37% lower in Belgium.

27.29 EUR
43.31 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.16 times less for renting an apartment in Belgium than in Switzerland.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1129 EUR (1311.11 USD) in Belgium and 2402 EUR (2789.43 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53% lower in Belgium.

1 129 EUR
2 402 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 930.95 EUR (1081.06 USD) in Belgium and 1975 EUR (2293.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Belgium.

930.95 EUR
1 975 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1985 EUR (2305.56 USD) in Belgium and 4396 EUR (5104.62 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Belgium.

1 985 EUR
4 396 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1536 EUR (1784.09 USD) in Belgium and 3270 EUR (3797.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 53% lower in Belgium.

1 536 EUR
3 270 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.27 times less for buying an apartment in Belgium than in Switzerland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 4650 EUR (5399.8 USD) in Belgium and 20951 EUR (24329.59 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Belgium.

4 650 EUR
20 951 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4025 EUR (4674.02 USD) in Belgium and 16060 EUR (18649.45 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Belgium.

4 025 EUR
16 060 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in Belgium is 2.34 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2908 EUR (3376.79 USD) in Belgium and 6818 EUR (7917.82 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 57.3% lower in Belgium.

2 908 EUR
6 818 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

Belgium vs. Switzerland - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

74.8 EUR
120 EUR

Two stars

118 EUR
143 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
208 EUR

Four stars

148 EUR
296 EUR

Five stars

366 EUR
538 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Belgium: 16 cities, 349 hotels • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels

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