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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

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.79 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.59 PLN (4.48 USD) in Switzerland and 9.65 PLN (2.6 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Belgium.

16.59 PLN
9.65 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.01 PLN (3.24 USD) in Switzerland and 6.49 PLN (1.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46% lower in Belgium.

12.01 PLN
6.49 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 228.45 PLN (61.65 USD) in Switzerland and 71.72 PLN (19.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Belgium.

228.45 PLN
71.72 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 58.93 PLN (15.9 USD) in Switzerland and 34.15 PLN (9.22 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 42% lower in Belgium.

58.93 PLN
34.15 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.53 PLN (32.26 USD) in Switzerland and 41.03 PLN (11.07 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Belgium.

119.53 PLN
41.03 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.79 PLN (11.01 USD) in Switzerland and 34.15 PLN (9.22 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Belgium.

40.79 PLN
34.15 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.29 PLN (2.51 USD) in Switzerland and 8.79 PLN (2.37 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Belgium.

9.29 PLN
8.79 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.2 PLN (7.34 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 12.81 PLN (3.46 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Belgium.

27.20 PLN
12.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.33 PLN (3.33 USD) in Switzerland and 13.19 PLN (3.56 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Switzerland.

12.33 PLN
13.19 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.89 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 81.86 PLN (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Switzerland.

62.89 PLN
81.86 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.15 PLN (2.74 USD) in Switzerland and 6.45 PLN (1.74 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Belgium.

10.15 PLN
6.45 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.6 PLN (3.67 USD) in Switzerland and 8.5 PLN (2.29 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Belgium.

13.60 PLN
8.50 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 116.94 PLN (31.56 USD) in Switzerland and 58.91 PLN (15.9 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Belgium.

116.94 PLN
58.91 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.61 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.82 PLN (1.3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Belgium.

7.61 PLN
4.82 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.24 PLN (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 4.99 PLN (1.35 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Belgium.

10.24 PLN
4.99 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.69 PLN (3.69 USD) in Switzerland and 9.95 PLN (2.68 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Belgium.

13.69 PLN
9.95 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.97 PLN (2.96 USD) in Switzerland and 5.72 PLN (1.54 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Belgium.

10.97 PLN
5.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15 PLN (4.05 USD) in Switzerland and 8.28 PLN (2.23 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Belgium.

15.00 PLN
8.28 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.52 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 57.14 PLN (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Belgium.

74.52 PLN
57.14 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.54 PLN (5.27 USD) in Switzerland and 11.1 PLN (3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Belgium.

19.54 PLN
11.10 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.03 PLN (1.63 USD) in Switzerland and 4.18 PLN (1.13 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Belgium.

6.03 PLN
4.18 PLN

Restaurant

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.79 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.11 PLN (6.51 USD) in Switzerland and 14.3 PLN (3.86 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Belgium.

24.11 PLN
14.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.17 PLN (5.44 USD) in Switzerland and 10.12 PLN (2.73 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Belgium.

20.17 PLN
10.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.26 PLN (9.79 USD) in Switzerland and 21.35 PLN (5.76 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Belgium.

36.26 PLN
21.35 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.73 PLN (8.56 USD) in Switzerland and 21.35 PLN (5.76 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Belgium.

31.73 PLN
21.35 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 67.99 PLN (18.35 USD) in Switzerland and 38.42 PLN (10.37 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Belgium.

67.99 PLN
38.42 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 543.93 PLN (146.78 USD) in Switzerland and 298.83 PLN (80.64 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Belgium.

543.93 PLN
298.83 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.32 PLN (30.58 USD) in Switzerland and 64.04 PLN (17.28 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Belgium.

113.32 PLN
64.04 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.77 PLN (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 9.95 PLN (2.68 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47% lower in Belgium.

18.77 PLN
9.95 PLN

Fuel

PLNCHFEURUSD

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 7.85 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.75 PLN (1.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14% lower in Belgium.

7.85 PLN
6.75 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.59 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.47 PLN (1.75 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Belgium.

7.59 PLN
6.47 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.86 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.42 PLN (0.92 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Belgium.

4.86 PLN
3.42 PLN

Transportation

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.22 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Belgium.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 412.48 PLN (111.31 USD) in Switzerland and 213.45 PLN (57.6 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Belgium.

412.48 PLN
213.45 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.94 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 10.67 PLN (2.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Belgium.

19.94 PLN
10.67 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 362.62 PLN (97.85 USD) in Switzerland and 128.07 PLN (34.56 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Belgium.

362.62 PLN
128.07 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.66 PLN (6.12 USD) in Switzerland and 8.54 PLN (2.3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Belgium.

22.66 PLN
8.54 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.6 PLN (8.26 USD) in Switzerland and 20.92 PLN (5.64 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Belgium.

30.60 PLN
20.92 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNCHFEURUSD

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 90.65 PLN (24.46 USD) in Switzerland and 51.23 PLN (13.82 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Belgium.

90.65 PLN
51.23 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 395.62 PLN (106.76 USD) in Switzerland and 131.4 PLN (35.46 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Belgium.

395.62 PLN
131.40 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.31 PLN (48.93 USD) in Switzerland and 95.58 PLN (25.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Belgium.

181.31 PLN
95.58 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.23 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 9460 PLN (2552.87 USD) in Switzerland and 4133 PLN (1115.24 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Belgium.

9 460 PLN
4 133 PLN

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 7241 PLN (1954.02 USD) in Switzerland and 3398 PLN (917.01 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Belgium.

7 241 PLN
3 398 PLN

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 17565 PLN (4740.12 USD) in Switzerland and 7161 PLN (1932.39 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Belgium.

17 565 PLN
7 161 PLN

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 12532 PLN (3381.92 USD) in Switzerland and 6251 PLN (1686.89 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Belgium.

12 532 PLN
6 251 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.51 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 87104 PLN (23505.5 USD) in Switzerland and 16676 PLN (4500.02 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Belgium.

87 104 PLN
16 676 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 51174 PLN (13809.52 USD) in Switzerland and 13981 PLN (3772.87 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Belgium.

51 174 PLN
13 981 PLN

Salary

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 2.46 times higher than in Belgium.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28815 PLN (7775.78 USD) in Switzerland and 11709 PLN (3159.79 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 59.4% lower in Belgium.

28 815 PLN
11 709 PLN

Hotels

PLNCHFEURUSD

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

One star

516 PLN
322 PLN

Two stars

617 PLN
509 PLN

Three stars

896 PLN
512 PLN

Four stars

1 272 PLN
639 PLN

Five stars

2 316 PLN
1 575 PLN

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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