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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Belgium

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

Switzerland vs. Belgium - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.55 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.69 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 EUR (3.04 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Belgium.

3.69 EUR
2.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Belgium.

2.51 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.05 EUR (51.3 USD) in Switzerland and 16.17 EUR (18.83 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Belgium.

44.05 EUR
16.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.8 EUR (14.91 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (9.32 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Belgium.

12.80 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.9 EUR (33.66 USD) in Switzerland and 11.7 EUR (13.63 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Belgium.

28.90 EUR
11.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.6 EUR (11.18 USD) in Switzerland and 11 EUR (12.81 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Switzerland.

9.60 EUR
11.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.29 EUR (2.67 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Belgium.

2.29 EUR
2.23 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.42 EUR (7.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 4.27 EUR (4.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Belgium.

6.42 EUR
4.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.82 EUR (3.28 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Belgium.

2.86 EUR
2.82 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.57 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 18.97 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Switzerland.

14.57 EUR
18.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33% lower in Belgium.

2.18 EUR
1.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3 EUR (3.49 USD) in Switzerland and 2.56 EUR (2.98 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Belgium.

3.00 EUR
2.56 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.63 EUR (29.85 USD) in Switzerland and 13.71 EUR (15.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Belgium.

25.63 EUR
13.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Belgium.

1.91 EUR
1.32 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.36 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6% lower in Switzerland.

2.03 EUR
2.16 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 2.36 EUR (2.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Belgium.

2.66 EUR
2.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.47 EUR (2.88 USD) in Switzerland and 2.31 EUR (2.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Belgium.

2.47 EUR
2.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.41 EUR (3.97 USD) in Switzerland and 2.38 EUR (2.77 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Belgium.

3.41 EUR
2.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.27 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 13.24 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Belgium.

17.27 EUR
13.24 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.52 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.86 EUR (3.33 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Belgium.

4.52 EUR
2.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Belgium.

1.40 EUR
0.99 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.48 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.87 EUR (6.83 USD) in Switzerland and 4.15 EUR (4.83 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Belgium.

5.87 EUR
4.15 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.14 EUR (5.99 USD) in Switzerland and 2.72 EUR (3.17 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Belgium.

5.14 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.53 EUR (9.94 USD) in Switzerland and 5.8 EUR (6.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32% lower in Belgium.

8.53 EUR
5.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.47 EUR (8.69 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Belgium.

7.47 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.13 EUR (21.12 USD) in Switzerland and 13 EUR (15.14 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Belgium.

18.13 EUR
13.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.98 EUR (149.05 USD) in Switzerland and 80 EUR (93.17 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Belgium.

127.98 EUR
80.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.66 EUR (31.05 USD) in Switzerland and 25 EUR (29.12 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Belgium.

26.66 EUR
25.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.52 EUR (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.55 EUR (2.97 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Belgium.

4.52 EUR
2.55 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Belgium.

1.95 EUR
1.64 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

1.86 EUR
1.54 EUR

LPG 1L

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

1.12 EUR
0.75 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.92 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.79 EUR (108.06 USD) in Switzerland and 52 EUR (60.56 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 44% lower in Belgium.

92.79 EUR
52.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.16 EUR (4.84 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Belgium.

4.16 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.59 EUR (85.71 USD) in Switzerland and 30 EUR (34.94 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Belgium.

73.59 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.77 EUR (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.65 EUR (3.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Belgium.

2.77 EUR
2.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.4 EUR (7.45 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 EUR (7.57 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Switzerland.

6.40 EUR
6.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.33 EUR (24.84 USD) in Switzerland and 13 EUR (15.14 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Belgium.

21.33 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.34 EUR (88.91 USD) in Switzerland and 35.81 EUR (41.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Belgium.

76.34 EUR
35.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.99 EUR (50.07 USD) in Switzerland and 27.29 EUR (31.78 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Belgium.

42.99 EUR
27.29 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.14 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Belgium.

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 2384 EUR (2776.99 USD) in Switzerland and 1129 EUR (1314.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Belgium.

2 384 EUR
1 129 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 1961 EUR (2283.73 USD) in Switzerland and 930.95 EUR (1084.2 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Belgium.

1 961 EUR
930.95 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 4364 EUR (5081.85 USD) in Switzerland and 1985 EUR (2312.25 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Belgium.

4 364 EUR
1 985 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 3246 EUR (3780.17 USD) in Switzerland and 1536 EUR (1789.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Belgium.

3 246 EUR
1 536 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.24 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20798 EUR (24221.04 USD) in Switzerland and 4650 EUR (5415.45 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Belgium.

20 798 EUR
4 650 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 15942 EUR (18566.24 USD) in Switzerland and 4025 EUR (4687.57 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Belgium.

15 942 EUR
4 025 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.33 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6768 EUR (7882.5 USD) in Switzerland and 2908 EUR (3386.58 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 57% lower in Belgium.

6 768 EUR
2 908 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

120 EUR
74.6 EUR

Two stars

143 EUR
118 EUR

Three stars

208 EUR
119 EUR

Four stars

295 EUR
148 EUR

Five stars

537 EUR
365 EUR

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

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