Freedom Score

Belgium to Switzerland: tax & freedom compared

How does Switzerland score against Belgium? The Freedom Score weighs five dimensions, built on primary government sources.

Net per month€4,072

Per year vs. Belgium+€16,701

Lump-sum taxation · Pauschalbesteuerung

Tax

99/100

Passport & mobility

96/100

Residency

100/100

Lifestyle

70/100

Compared by dimension

On an average Belgium income of €49,200 gross per year, you keep €48,869 net in Switzerland: a difference of €16,701 per year compared with Belgium.

Tax: on this income Switzerland lands at an effective rate of about 1%, against 35% in Belgium.
Passport and mobility: from Switzerland you travel visa-free to 187 countries.
Residency: on our accessibility scale Switzerland scores 100 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
Lifestyle: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Switzerland a lifestyle score of 70 out of 100.

How much do I save by moving from Belgium to Switzerland?: On an average Belgium income it differs by roughly €16,701 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
Is this tax advice?: No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
What sources is this based on?: The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.

Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.

OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat