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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 1.76 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.82 EUR (4.16 USD) in Switzerland and 2.26 EUR (2.46 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Belgium.

3.82 EUR
2.26 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.77 EUR (3.01 USD) in Switzerland and 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Belgium.

2.77 EUR
1.52 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.62 EUR (57.22 USD) in Switzerland and 16.8 EUR (18.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Belgium.

52.62 EUR
16.80 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.57 EUR (14.76 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (8.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41% lower in Belgium.

13.57 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 27.53 EUR (29.94 USD) in Switzerland and 9.61 EUR (10.45 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Belgium.

27.53 EUR
9.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.4 EUR (10.22 USD) in Switzerland and 8 EUR (8.7 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Belgium.

9.40 EUR
8.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.14 EUR (2.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.06 EUR (2.24 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Belgium.

2.14 EUR
2.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.26 EUR (6.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3 EUR (3.26 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Belgium.

6.26 EUR
3.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.84 EUR (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 3.09 EUR (3.36 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.84 EUR
3.09 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.6 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 20.31 EUR (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Switzerland.

15.60 EUR
20.31 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.34 EUR (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.51 EUR (1.64 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Belgium.

2.34 EUR
1.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.13 EUR (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 EUR (2.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Belgium.

3.13 EUR
1.99 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.93 EUR (29.29 USD) in Switzerland and 13.8 EUR (15.01 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Belgium.

26.93 EUR
13.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.75 EUR (1.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.13 EUR (1.23 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Belgium.

1.75 EUR
1.13 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.36 EUR (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Belgium.

2.36 EUR
1.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.15 EUR (3.43 USD) in Switzerland and 2.33 EUR (2.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 26% lower in Belgium.

3.15 EUR
2.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.46 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47% lower in Belgium.

2.53 EUR
1.34 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.46 EUR (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 1.94 EUR (2.11 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Belgium.

3.46 EUR
1.94 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.49 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 14.18 EUR (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Belgium.

18.49 EUR
14.18 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.5 EUR (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.6 EUR (2.83 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Belgium.

4.50 EUR
2.60 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 0.98 EUR (1.07 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Belgium.

1.39 EUR
0.98 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.55 EUR (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3.35 EUR (3.64 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Belgium.

5.55 EUR
3.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.65 EUR (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 2.37 EUR (2.58 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 49% lower in Belgium.

4.65 EUR
2.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.35 EUR (9.08 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Belgium.

8.35 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.31 EUR (7.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Belgium.

7.31 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.66 EUR (17.03 USD) in Switzerland and 9 EUR (9.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Belgium.

15.66 EUR
9.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 125.28 EUR (136.24 USD) in Switzerland and 70 EUR (76.13 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Belgium.

125.28 EUR
70.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.1 EUR (28.38 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (16.31 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Belgium.

26.10 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.32 EUR (4.7 USD) in Switzerland and 2.33 EUR (2.53 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Belgium.

4.32 EUR
2.33 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.22 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.95 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.67 EUR (1.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Belgium.

1.95 EUR
1.67 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.88 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.61 EUR (1.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Belgium.

1.88 EUR
1.61 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.21 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Belgium.

1.21 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.19 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95 EUR (103.32 USD) in Switzerland and 50 EUR (54.38 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Belgium.

95.00 EUR
50.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.59 EUR (5 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.72 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Belgium.

4.59 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 83.52 EUR (90.83 USD) in Switzerland and 30 EUR (32.63 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Belgium.

83.52 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.22 EUR (5.68 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.18 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Belgium.

5.22 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.05 EUR (7.66 USD) in Switzerland and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Belgium.

7.05 EUR
4.90 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 20.88 EUR (22.71 USD) in Switzerland and 12 EUR (13.05 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Belgium.

20.88 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.12 EUR (99.1 USD) in Switzerland and 30.78 EUR (33.47 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Belgium.

91.12 EUR
30.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 41.76 EUR (45.41 USD) in Switzerland and 22.39 EUR (24.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Belgium.

41.76 EUR
22.39 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.2 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 2179 EUR (2369.62 USD) in Switzerland and 968.07 EUR (1052.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Belgium.

2 179 EUR
968.07 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 1668 EUR (1813.76 USD) in Switzerland and 796 EUR (865.69 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Belgium.

1 668 EUR
796.00 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 4046 EUR (4399.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1677 EUR (1824.25 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Belgium.

4 046 EUR
1 677 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 2886 EUR (3139.15 USD) in Switzerland and 1464 EUR (1592.49 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Belgium.

2 886 EUR
1 464 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.44 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 20062 EUR (21818.21 USD) in Switzerland and 3906 EUR (4248.19 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Belgium.

20 062 EUR
3 906 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 11786 EUR (12818.23 USD) in Switzerland and 3275 EUR (3561.73 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Belgium.

11 786 EUR
3 275 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.42 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6637 EUR (7217.61 USD) in Switzerland and 2743 EUR (2982.95 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 58.7% lower in Belgium.

6 637 EUR
2 743 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

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

One star

128 EUR
79.9 EUR

Two stars

153 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

222 EUR
127 EUR

Four stars

316 EUR
158 EUR

Five stars

575 EUR
391 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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