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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.8 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 11.13 PLN (3.06 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Belgium.

15.80 PLN
11.13 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.73 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 9.34 PLN (2.57 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 13% lower in Belgium.

10.73 PLN
9.34 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.54 PLN (51.87 USD) in Switzerland and 68.98 PLN (18.98 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Belgium.

188.54 PLN
68.98 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.78 PLN (15.07 USD) in Switzerland and 34.13 PLN (9.39 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Belgium.

54.78 PLN
34.13 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.71 PLN (34.04 USD) in Switzerland and 49.91 PLN (13.73 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Belgium.

123.71 PLN
49.91 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.09 PLN (11.3 USD) in Switzerland and 46.92 PLN (12.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Switzerland.

41.09 PLN
46.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.81 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 9.51 PLN (2.62 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Belgium.

9.81 PLN
9.51 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.48 PLN (7.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 18.22 PLN (5.01 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Belgium.

27.48 PLN
18.22 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.23 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 12.03 PLN (3.31 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Belgium.

12.23 PLN
12.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.68 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 80.29 PLN (22.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Switzerland.

61.68 PLN
80.29 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.31 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 6.23 PLN (1.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Belgium.

9.31 PLN
6.23 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.83 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 10.92 PLN (3 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Belgium.

12.83 PLN
10.92 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.7 PLN (30.18 USD) in Switzerland and 58.49 PLN (16.09 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Belgium.

109.70 PLN
58.49 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.17 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 5.63 PLN (1.55 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Belgium.

8.17 PLN
5.63 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.67 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 9.21 PLN (2.54 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Switzerland.

8.67 PLN
9.21 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.37 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 10.07 PLN (2.77 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Belgium.

11.37 PLN
10.07 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.59 PLN (2.91 USD) in Switzerland and 9.85 PLN (2.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 7% lower in Belgium.

10.59 PLN
9.85 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.61 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 10.15 PLN (2.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Belgium.

14.61 PLN
10.15 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.09 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 56.04 PLN (15.42 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Belgium.

73.09 PLN
56.04 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.36 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 12.2 PLN (3.36 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37% lower in Belgium.

19.36 PLN
12.20 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.98 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Belgium.

5.98 PLN
4.22 PLN

Restaurant

PLNCHFEURUSD

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 25.11 PLN (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 17.7 PLN (4.87 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Belgium.

25.11 PLN
17.70 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 11.6 PLN (3.19 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Belgium.

22.00 PLN
11.60 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.52 PLN (10.05 USD) in Switzerland and 24.74 PLN (6.81 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Belgium.

36.52 PLN
24.74 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.96 PLN (8.79 USD) in Switzerland and 21.33 PLN (5.87 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Belgium.

31.96 PLN
21.33 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.61 PLN (21.35 USD) in Switzerland and 55.46 PLN (15.26 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Belgium.

77.61 PLN
55.46 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.81 PLN (150.72 USD) in Switzerland and 341.27 PLN (93.9 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Belgium.

547.81 PLN
341.27 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.13 PLN (31.4 USD) in Switzerland and 106.65 PLN (29.34 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Belgium.

114.13 PLN
106.65 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.36 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 10.88 PLN (2.99 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Belgium.

19.36 PLN
10.88 PLN

Fuel

PLNCHFEURUSD

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 8.24 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.95 PLN (1.91 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Belgium.

8.24 PLN
6.95 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 6.5 PLN (1.79 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Belgium.

7.85 PLN
6.50 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.72 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.18 PLN (0.88 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Belgium.

4.72 PLN
3.18 PLN

Transportation

PLNCHFEURUSD

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 397.16 PLN (109.27 USD) in Switzerland and 221.83 PLN (61.03 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Belgium.

397.16 PLN
221.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.8 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 10.66 PLN (2.93 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Belgium.

17.80 PLN
10.66 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 314.99 PLN (86.67 USD) in Switzerland and 127.98 PLN (35.21 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Belgium.

314.99 PLN
127.98 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.87 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 11.3 PLN (3.11 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Belgium.

11.87 PLN
11.30 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.39 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 27.73 PLN (7.63 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Switzerland.

27.39 PLN
27.73 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 91.3 PLN (25.12 USD) in Switzerland and 55.46 PLN (15.26 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Belgium.

91.30 PLN
55.46 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 326.77 PLN (89.91 USD) in Switzerland and 152.76 PLN (42.03 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Belgium.

326.77 PLN
152.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.02 PLN (50.63 USD) in Switzerland and 116.42 PLN (32.03 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Belgium.

184.02 PLN
116.42 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.15 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 10206 PLN (2808.11 USD) in Switzerland and 4816 PLN (1325.17 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Belgium.

10 206 PLN
4 816 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 8393 PLN (2309.33 USD) in Switzerland and 3971 PLN (1092.66 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Belgium.

8 393 PLN
3 971 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 18677 PLN (5138.8 USD) in Switzerland and 8470 PLN (2330.29 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Belgium.

18 677 PLN
8 470 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 13893 PLN (3822.53 USD) in Switzerland and 6554 PLN (1803.23 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Belgium.

13 893 PLN
6 554 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNCHFEURUSD

Switzerland vs. Belgium - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.25 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 89019 PLN (24492.47 USD) in Switzerland and 19836 PLN (5457.71 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Belgium.

89 019 PLN
19 836 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 68236 PLN (18774.3 USD) in Switzerland and 17170 PLN (4724.15 USD) in Belgium. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Belgium.

68 236 PLN
17 170 PLN

Salary

PLNCHFEURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28970 PLN (7970.83 USD) in Switzerland and 12405 PLN (3413 USD) in Belgium. The average salary is 57.2% lower in Belgium.

28 970 PLN
12 405 PLN

Hotels

PLNCHFEURUSD

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

One star

506 PLN
316 PLN

Two stars

605 PLN
499 PLN

Three stars

879 PLN
502 PLN

Four stars

1 247 PLN
626 PLN

Five stars

2 271 PLN
1 545 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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