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

Schaffhausen travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Schaffhausen

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

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

Cost of living in Schaffhausen compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Schaffhausen in 2025 is 67% 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 Schaffhausen in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Schaffhausen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Schaffhausen

Lunch

$ 32/person
($ 20 to $ 45)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 67/person
($ 51 to $ 96)

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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 $ 22)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 8.8 for 500ml
($ 6.9 to $ 12)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 4.5 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 5.1)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 6.6/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 7.5)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 5.6/can
($ 5.1 to $ 6.3)

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117% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 5.2/bottle
($ 3.8 to $ 6.3)

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142% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Schaffhausen

1-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 119 to $ 208)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 106 to $ 390)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 201/night
($ 110 to $ 490)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 226/night
($ 113 to $ 436)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 541/night
($ 540 to $ 543)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 585

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 151/month
($ 106 to $ 247)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 252/month
($ 98 to $ 787)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 278/month
($ 129 to $ 497)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 225/month
($ 111 to $ 375)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 309/month
($ 125 to $ 812)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Schaffhausen

Milk

$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

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115% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 8/500g
($ 3.1 to $ 13)

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117% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.2)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.8/12 eggs
($ 6.1 to $ 11)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 33/kg
($ 20 to $ 43)

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166% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 10)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Schaffhausen

Bus ticket

$ 4.1/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 4.1)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 6/km
($ 3.8 to $ 6.3)

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240% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

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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)

$ 8.7
($ 6.3 to $ 13)

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148% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Schaffhausen

Cinema

$ 25/ticket
($ 24 to $ 32)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 50/hr
($ 20 to $ 90)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Schaffhausen

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 10.1 to $ 14)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 117
($ 64 to $ 152)

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119% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 60
($ 26 to $ 96)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Zurich

$ 165
(fair price: $ 140)

Montreal → Zurich

$ 1042
(fair price: $ 918)

Manchester → Zurich

$ 239
(fair price: $ 191)

New York City → Zurich

$ 911
(fair price: $ 709)

Dublin → Zurich

$ 230
(fair price: $ 178)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1540
(fair price: $ 1234)