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Travel budget in Switzerland

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Switzerland: sample budgets by traveller type

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

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Switzerland in 2020

Cost of living: Switzerland VS United States

On average, the cost of living in Switzerland in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Switzerland by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Switzerland compared to the national average.

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Local prices in Switzerland by expense type

Switzerland: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 29/person
($ 17 to $ 41)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 57/person
($ 40 to $ 85)

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88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 17)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Local beer

$ 7.9 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 10)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.4)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 5.1/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 6.7)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 4.7/can
($ 3.3 to $ 5.6)

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131% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 3.9/bottle
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)

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143% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Switzerland: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 97 to $ 127)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 136/night
($ 104 to $ 174)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 177/night
($ 141 to $ 222)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 234/night
($ 183 to $ 302)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 499/night
($ 363 to $ 698)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 122/month
($ 106 to $ 145)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 253/month
($ 168 to $ 401)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 267/month
($ 156 to $ 445)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 159/month
($ 112 to $ 237)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 390/month
($ 268 to $ 578)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Switzerland: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Eggs

$ 6.1/12 eggs
($ 3.3 to $ 9.4)

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146% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 27/kg
($ 16 to $ 57)

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120% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 29/kg
($ 17 to $ 39)

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206% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 9)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.7)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Potatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 2.6/salad
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.2 to $ 2.3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 57/kg
($ 29 to $ 90)

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325% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Switzerland: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 4.1/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 5.6)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Bus pass

$ 90/month
($ 75 to $ 136)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.4/km
($ 3.3 to $ 7.9)

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145% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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150% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.6
($ 6.7 to $ 12)

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125% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Car hire

$ 69/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 173)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Switzerland: Budget for living and housing

Electricity, water...

$ 226/month
($ 120 to $ 392)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Mobile phone

$ 0.4/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.6)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 66/month
($ 52 to $ 102)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1707/month
($ 1119 to $ 2571)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1447

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1308/month
($ 895 to $ 2013)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1155

Flat (centre)

$ 3153/month
($ 2124 to $ 4471)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2323

Flat (suburbs)

$ 2454/month
($ 1677 to $ 3577)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1830

Gym

$ 97/month
($ 57 to $ 169)

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138% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Private nursery

$ 2513/month
($ 1677 to $ 3353)

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151% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1003

Private primary school

$ 30132/yr
($ 22350 to $ 40230)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17436

Switzerland: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 22/ticket
($ 18 to $ 28)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 41/hr
($ 29 to $ 57)

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136% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Switzerland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 9.6/pack
($ 9 to $ 10)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Levi's jeans

$ 120
($ 69 to $ 169)

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150% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 35 to $ 90)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 128
($ 85 to $ 169)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 181
($ 102 to $ 280)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 103

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Zurich

$ 1176
(fair price: $ 765)

New York City → Zurich

$ 946
(fair price: $ 564)

New York City → Geneva

$ 973
(fair price: $ 645)

Toronto (Ontario) → Zurich

$ 825
(fair price: $ 728)

Los Angeles → Geneva

$ 837
(fair price: $ 680)

Edinburgh → Geneva

$ 222
(fair price: $ 180)

Dublin → Geneva

$ 213
(fair price: $ 168)

Montreal → Geneva

$ 933
(fair price: $ 782)

Toronto (Ontario) → Geneva

$ 818
(fair price: $ 723)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1304
(fair price: $ 1046)

Manchester → Geneva

$ 224
(fair price: $ 165)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1323
(fair price: $ 1062)

Dublin → Zurich

$ 236
(fair price: $ 187)

Montreal → Zurich

$ 965
(fair price: $ 843)

Sydney → Geneva

$ 1393
(fair price: $ 1148)

Edinburgh → Zurich

$ 297
(fair price: $ 238)

Perth → Zurich

$ 1241
(fair price: $ 991)

Auckland → Zurich

$ 1516
(fair price: $ 1124)

Melbourne → Geneva

$ 1492
(fair price: $ 1222)

Manchester → Zurich

$ 257
(fair price: $ 208)

London → Geneva

$ 225
(fair price: $ 141)

Perth → Geneva

$ 1596
(fair price: $ 1263)

Auckland → Geneva

$ 1681
(fair price: $ 1258)

London → Zurich

$ 207
(fair price: $ 174)

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