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 2025

On average, the cost of living in Fribourg in 2025 is 53% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Fribourg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fribourg

Lunch

$ 31/person
($ 23 to $ 63)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 63/person
($ 50 to $ 95)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 17/person
($ 15 to $ 24)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 8.1 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 13)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 7.5)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 6/cup
($ 4.4 to $ 7.5)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 5.3/can
($ 3.1 to $ 7.5)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 4.8/bottle
($ 3.7 to $ 6.3)

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127% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fribourg

1-star hotel

$ 148/night
($ 122 to $ 208)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 121 to $ 448)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 212/night
($ 117 to $ 402)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 266/night
($ 143 to $ 564)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 455/night
($ 324 to $ 622)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 215/month
($ 182 to $ 290)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 313/month
($ 142 to $ 897)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 239/month
($ 128 to $ 430)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 214/month
($ 197 to $ 282)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 380/month
($ 197 to $ 933)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Fribourg

Milk

$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.4/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 11)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 26/kg
($ 16 to $ 46)

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101% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 12)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 5.7/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 12)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.7 to $ 3.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Fribourg

Bus ticket

$ 3.6/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 3.7)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.9/km
($ 3.3 to $ 6.3)

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128% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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150% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.8
($ 6.3 to $ 14)

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122% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 90/24hrs
($ 54 to $ 131)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Fribourg

Cinema

$ 23/ticket
($ 23 to $ 32)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 48/hr
($ 32 to $ 63)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fribourg

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 13)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 104
($ 39 to $ 175)

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93% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 89
($ 20 to $ 126)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Zurich

$ 164
(fair price: $ 139)

Montreal → Zurich

$ 1040
(fair price: $ 912)

Manchester → Zurich

$ 243
(fair price: $ 192)

New York City → Zurich

$ 913
(fair price: $ 707)

Dublin → Zurich

$ 226
(fair price: $ 176)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1423
(fair price: $ 1187)