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Davos travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Davos

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

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

Cost of living in Davos compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Davos in 2024 is 52% 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 Davos in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Davos by expense type

Restaurant budget in Davos

Lunch

$ 31/person
($ 23 to $ 67)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 80/person
($ 51 to $ 274)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 23)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 7.7 for 500ml
($ 7.7 to $ 8.2)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.4/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 8.7)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 4/can
($ 3.3 to $ 4.9)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 3.4/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Davos

1-star hotel

$ 219/night
($ 130 to $ 608)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 201/night
($ 106 to $ 510)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 238/night
($ 116 to $ 747)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 334/night
($ 168 to $ 747)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 598/night
($ 290 to $ 1181)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 500

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 200/month
($ 112 to $ 514)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 377/month
($ 144 to $ 1138)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 364/month
($ 145 to $ 1059)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 249/month
($ 120 to $ 830)

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

Family room

$ 480/month
($ 188 to $ 1422)

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152% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Davos

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.1/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 8.2)

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

Chicken

$ 34/kg
($ 18 to $ 39)

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168% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.2/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 5.4)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Davos

Bus ticket

$ 4.9/ticket
( $ 4.9)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.3/km
($ 4.3 to $ 4.4)

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148% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.2
($ 5.4 to $ 7.7)

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93% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 24/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 37)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Davos

Cinema

$ 21/ticket
($ 20 to $ 23)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Davos

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 9.4 to $ 11)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 129
($ 88 to $ 143)

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141% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 70
($ 44 to $ 88)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

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)