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Gym Membership Subscription Cost 2026

Average gym membership cost in Europe 2026. Country comparisons and value analysis.

€38.50
Monthly cost 2026
€462
Annual cost 2026
€2050
5-year total
2022–2026
+20.3%
▲ rose €6.50/mo
Price change since 2020

Price History 2020–2026

Year
Monthly Price
vs Previous
2020
32.00
(baseline)
2022
35.00
+€3.00 (9.4%)
2024
38.50
+€3.50 (10.0%)
2026
38.50
— unchanged

Key Data Points

01

Average EU gym membership: €38.50/month — up 20% from 2020

02

Switzerland and Scandinavia have the highest gym costs in Europe (€50–90/month)

03

Eastern European gym memberships average €15–25/month — among the most affordable globally

04

Budget gym chains (McFit, FitX) undercut traditional gyms at €19.99–24.99/month

05

Cost per visit: at 2 visits/week, average gym costs €4.81/visit — comparable to a coffee

COST PER HOUR (typical usage)
3.21
per hour of typical usage
Based on average usage patterns. Heavier users pay proportionally less per hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a gym membership cost in Europe in 2026?

The average gym membership in Europe costs €38.50/month in 2026, up 20% since 2020. Ranges from €15-25 in Eastern Europe to €50-90+ in Switzerland.

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