Travel budget and cost of living in Fribourg (Switzerland) how much does a trip cost?

Fribourg travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Fribourg

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Fribourg for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Fribourg compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Fribourg in 2024 is 32% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Fribourg in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Fribourg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fribourg

Lunch

$ 23/person
($ 18 to $ 56)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 51/person
($ 45 to $ 89)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 23)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 11)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 7.1)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3.9/can
($ 3.3 to $ 6.6)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 6.6)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fribourg

1-star hotel

$ 159/night
($ 107 to $ 357)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 173/night
($ 103 to $ 380)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 156

3-star hotel

$ 187/night
($ 109 to $ 377)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

4-star hotel

$ 247/night
($ 129 to $ 548)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304

5-star hotel

$ 342/night
($ 211 to $ 627)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 479

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 190/month
($ 139 to $ 401)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 280/month
($ 117 to $ 771)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 219/month
($ 110 to $ 496)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 192/month
($ 143 to $ 411)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 355/month
($ 169 to $ 897)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Fribourg

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.3/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 7/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 12)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 26/kg
($ 14 to $ 41)

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113% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 11)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.6/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 10)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.5
($ 0.5 to $ 3.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Fribourg

Bus ticket

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 4.8)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.3/km
($ 2.9 to $ 5.5)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.6)

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116% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6.2
($ 5.5 to $ 11)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Fribourg

Cinema

$ 20/ticket
($ 19 to $ 28)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 40/hr
($ 28 to $ 56)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fribourg

Cigarettes

$ 9.4/pack
($ 7.7 to $ 11)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 67
($ 34 to $ 150)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 71
($ 18 to $ 111)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich

$ 927
(fair price: $ 694)

Los Angeles → Zurich

$ 1087
(fair price: $ 842)

London → Zurich

$ 124
(fair price: $ 100)

Chicago → Zurich

$ 1055
(fair price: $ 829)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1574
(fair price: $ 1285)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1491
(fair price: $ 1188)