Lucerne travel budget

Lucerne: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lucerne

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 133 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3143* (2842 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 201 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6524* (5894 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 267 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 138 per person
  • $ 80 per person
  • $ 42 per person

Total budget:

$ 10963* (9912 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Lucerne compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lucerne in 2024 is 64% 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 Lucerne in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Lucerne by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lucerne

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lucerne is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 32/person
($ 23 to $ 69)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 83/person
($ 51 to $ 284)

117% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 23)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.9 for 500ml
($ 7.9 to $ 8.4)

32% more 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 $ 4.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.6/cup
($ 3.4 to $ 9.1)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.2/can
($ 3.4 to $ 5.1)

70% 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
($ 2.3 to $ 4.5)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lucerne

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lucerne is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 120 to $ 311)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 195/night
($ 112 to $ 421)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 206/night
($ 113 to $ 496)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 327/night
($ 167 to $ 766)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 592/night
($ 334 to $ 1116)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 155/month
($ 111 to $ 323)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 393/month
($ 187 to $ 819)

91% 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
$ 304/month
($ 133 to $ 773)

60% 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
$ 179/month
($ 136 to $ 360)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 445/month
($ 166 to $ 1379)

130% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Lucerne

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lucerne is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.4/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.4/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 8.4)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 35/kg
($ 18 to $ 41)

177% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 5.6)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lucerne

On average, the price of transport in Lucerne is 136% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.5/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 5.6)

81% 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 $ 4.5)

156% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)

120% 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)
$ 7.5
($ 5.6 to $ 7.9)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 102/24hrs
($ 57 to $ 220)

225% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Lucerne

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lucerne is 68% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 21/ticket
($ 20 to $ 23)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 44/hr
($ 30 to $ 35)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lucerne

On average, shopping budget in Lucerne is 71% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 10 to $ 11)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 134
($ 91 to $ 148)

151% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 73
($ 46 to $ 91)

62% more 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 Lucerne

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

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

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