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

Locarno travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Locarno

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

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

Cost of living in Locarno compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Locarno in 2025 is 45% 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 Locarno in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Locarno by expense type

Restaurant budget in Locarno

Lunch

$ 30/person
($ 26 to $ 63)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 67/person
($ 54 to $ 95)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 20/person
($ 20 to $ 21)

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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
($ 7.5 to $ 12)

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

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.9/cup
($ 3.7 to $ 7.5)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 5.5/can
($ 4.4 to $ 6.3)

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110% 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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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Locarno

1-star hotel

$ 132/night
($ 120 to $ 144)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 250/night
($ 111 to $ 530)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 271/night
($ 92 to $ 886)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 329/night
($ 139 to $ 780)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 647/night
($ 351 to $ 1220)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 577

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 170/month
($ 122 to $ 244)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 424/month
($ 122 to $ 1135)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 381/month
($ 103 to $ 1290)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 188/month
($ 92 to $ 305)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 446/month
($ 138 to $ 1423)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Locarno

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.6/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 6.5)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 6.2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 6.2/12 eggs
($ 4.5 to $ 7.9)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 17/kg
($ 16 to $ 39)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.5)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 9.9)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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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 Locarno

Bus ticket

$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 3.1)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.4/km
($ 2.4 to $ 6.3)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

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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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203% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Locarno

Cinema

$ 21/ticket
($ 20 to $ 39)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 32/hr
( $ 32)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Locarno

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 10 to $ 14)

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

Levi's jeans

$ 113
($ 101 to $ 238)

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110% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 60
($ 58 to $ 251)

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38% 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

$ 1042
(fair price: $ 914)

Manchester → Zurich

$ 244
(fair price: $ 193)

New York City → Zurich

$ 915
(fair price: $ 708)

Dublin → Zurich

$ 226
(fair price: $ 176)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1427
(fair price: $ 1190)