Studying in Belgium vs. Switzerland
Belgium and Switzerland are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,246 in Belgium and €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Belgium
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.