Travel budget and cost of living in Interlaken (Switzerland) how much does a trip cost?

Interlaken travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Interlaken

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

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

Cost of living in Interlaken compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Interlaken in 2025 is 97% 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 Interlaken in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Interlaken by expense type

Restaurant budget in Interlaken

Lunch

$ 37/person
($ 32 to $ 63)

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78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 51/person
($ 51 to $ 95)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 20/person
($ 20 to $ 23)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 8.7 for 500ml
($ 8.7 to $ 12)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 4 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

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

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 4.4 to $ 7.6)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 4.4/can
($ 4.4 to $ 6.3)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 3.7/bottle
($ 3.7 to $ 6.3)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Interlaken

1-star hotel

$ 221/night
($ 119 to $ 753)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 264/night
($ 139 to $ 606)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 292/night
($ 156 to $ 657)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 401/night
($ 198 to $ 744)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 1004/night
($ 615 to $ 1541)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 578

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 240/month
($ 157 to $ 466)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 461/month
($ 159 to $ 1303)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 441/month
($ 205 to $ 1123)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 257/month
($ 202 to $ 514)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 552/month
($ 215 to $ 1491)

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155% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Interlaken

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.7/500g
($ 2.6 to $ 6.5)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 6.2)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.5/12 eggs
($ 6.1 to $ 9.4)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 32/kg
($ 20 to $ 44)

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153% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.6)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 9.9)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Interlaken

Bus ticket

$ 4.3/ticket
( $ 4.3)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 5.9/km
($ 5.6 to $ 6.3)

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238% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

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149% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 11
($ 8.7 to $ 13)

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204% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Interlaken

Cinema

$ 37/ticket
($ 25 to $ 39)

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133% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Interlaken

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 10 to $ 14)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Levi's jeans

$ 193
($ 139 to $ 240)

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259% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 147
($ 76 to $ 251)

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239% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Zurich

$ 165
(fair price: $ 139)

Montreal → Zurich

$ 1044
(fair price: $ 916)

Manchester → Zurich

$ 244
(fair price: $ 193)

New York City → Zurich

$ 917
(fair price: $ 710)

Dublin → Zurich

$ 227
(fair price: $ 177)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1429
(fair price: $ 1193)