Travel budget in Switzerland

Switzerland: calculate your travel budget

Switzerland: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3273* (2604 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 212 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6913* (5488 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 263 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 130 per person
  • $ 87 per person
  • $ 50 per person

Total budget:

$ 11098* (8820 CHF)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Switzerland VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Switzerland in 2025 is 55% higher than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:




Local prices in Switzerland by expense type

Switzerland: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Switzerland is 54% more expensive than in Belgium.
Lunch
Lunch
$ 32/person
($ 24 to $ 45)

34% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 70/person
($ 51 to $ 101)

47% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 19/person
($ 19 to $ 24)

60% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.8 for 500ml
($ 6 to $ 12)

66% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 5)

27% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.1/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 8.1)

52% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 5.4/can
($ 3.8 to $ 6.2)

70% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 4.9/bottle
($ 3.8 to $ 6.2)

73% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Switzerland: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Switzerland is 64% more expensive than in Belgium.
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 104 to $ 397)

59% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 200/night
($ 104 to $ 473)

39% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 224/night
($ 107 to $ 584)

45% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 155
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 301/night
($ 140 to $ 786)

62% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 617/night
($ 330 to $ 1256)

153% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 244
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 195/month
($ 125 to $ 408)

60% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 122
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 323/month
($ 120 to $ 962)

64% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 197
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 336/month
($ 132 to $ 917)

74% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 214/month
($ 147 to $ 433)

27% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 169
Family room
Family room
$ 410/month
($ 153 to $ 1230)

59% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 258

Switzerland: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Switzerland is 65% more expensive than in Belgium.
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.5)

64% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 4.1/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 6.2)

17% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.2)

80% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.6/12 eggs
($ 4.2 to $ 11)

91% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 32/kg
($ 17 to $ 45)

161% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 6.2)

34% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.6/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 9.8)

123% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

29% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

20% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Switzerland: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Belgium.
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.3/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 6.2)

49% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.9/km
($ 3.8 to $ 6.2)

67% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.3/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

18% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 8.1
($ 6.2 to $ 13)

39% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 72/24hrs
($ 49 to $ 138)

20% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Switzerland: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Switzerland is 89% more expensive than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 25/ticket
($ 23 to $ 32)

60% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 47/hr
($ 32 to $ 64)

118% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Switzerland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 10.4 to $ 13)

4% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 135
($ 74 to $ 188)

26% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 67
($ 38 to $ 113)

43% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Geneva
London → Geneva
London → Geneva
$ 147
(fair price: $ 111)
London → Basel
London → Basel
London → Basel
$ 167
(fair price: $ 128)
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
$ 163
(fair price: $ 135)
Manchester → Geneva
Manchester → Geneva
Manchester → Geneva
$ 168
(fair price: $ 129)
Montreal → Geneva
Montreal → Geneva
Montreal → Geneva
$ 973
(fair price: $ 860)
Manchester → Zurich
Manchester → Zurich
Manchester → Zurich
$ 275
(fair price: $ 228)

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About the information on the cost of living in Switzerland

The information about the cost of living in Switzerland shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Switzerland updated on 12-11-2024.

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