Chur travel budget

Chur: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Chur

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3256* (2954 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 183 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 5842* (5278 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 247 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 92 per person
  • $ 80 per person
  • $ 42 per person

Total budget:

$ 9393* (8498 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Chur compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Chur in 2024 is 41% 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 Chur in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Chur by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chur

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Chur is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 29/person
($ 23 to $ 68)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 34 to $ 278)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 23)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 8.9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 8.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4/can
($ 3.4 to $ 5)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.5/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chur

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Chur is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 134 to $ 567)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 169/night
($ 120 to $ 299)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 198/night
($ 127 to $ 428)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 297/night
($ 211 to $ 491)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 526/night
($ 338 to $ 820)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 170/month
($ 126 to $ 303)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 316/month
($ 141 to $ 709)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 348/month
($ 148 to $ 831)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 209/month
($ 156 to $ 385)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 365/month
($ 231 to $ 775)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Chur

On average, the price of supermarket food in Chur is 22% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 6.6)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.3/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 8.9)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 34/kg
($ 16 to $ 45)

171% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.9)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.7)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Chur

On average, the price of transport in Chur is 108% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.4/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 6.6)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.4/km
($ 4.4 to $ 4.4)

154% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

107% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.3
($ 5.5 to $ 8.9)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Chur

On average, budget for leisure activities in Chur is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 21/ticket
($ 20 to $ 28)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
( $ 23)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chur

On average, shopping budget in Chur is 39% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.6/pack
($ 9.5 to $ 11)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 130
($ 89 to $ 154)

145% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 34 to $ 89)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
$ 929
(fair price: $ 699)
Los Angeles → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
$ 1093
(fair price: $ 850)
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
$ 122
(fair price: $ 97)
Chicago → Zurich
Chicago → Zurich
Chicago → Zurich
$ 1061
(fair price: $ 830)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1502
(fair price: $ 1194)
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
$ 1026
(fair price: $ 866)



About this information on the cost of living in Chur

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

The information about the cost of living in Chur was updated on 25-03-2024.

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