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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 118 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2721* (2464 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 173 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 5481* (4956 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 203 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 106 per person
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 42 per person

Total budget:

$ 8954* (8092 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Schaffhausen compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Schaffhausen in 2024 is 41% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Schaffhausen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Schaffhausen

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Schaffhausen is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 15 to $ 68)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 68/person
($ 50 to $ 278)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 14 to $ 23)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.6 for 500ml
($ 6.1 to $ 8.3)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.3/cup
($ 3.4 to $ 8.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.1/can
($ 3.4 to $ 5.5)

66% 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
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Schaffhausen

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Schaffhausen is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 104 to $ 238)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 99 to $ 340)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 191/night
($ 135 to $ 319)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 216/night
($ 144 to $ 359)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 535/night
($ 160 to $ 1335)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 137/month
($ 99 to $ 250)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 342/month
($ 89 to $ 999)

65% 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
$ 272/month
($ 112 to $ 712)

44% 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
$ 186/month
($ 93 to $ 425)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 329/month
($ 215 to $ 574)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Schaffhausen

On average, the price of supermarket food in Schaffhausen is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 6.1)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.3/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 9.3)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 30/kg
($ 12 to $ 39)

133% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 5.5)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Schaffhausen

On average, the price of transport in Schaffhausen is 100% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.6/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 5.7)

42% 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/km
($ 4 to $ 4.4)

128% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

115% 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)
$ 8
($ 6.6 to $ 12)

114% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Schaffhausen

On average, budget for leisure activities in Schaffhausen is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 21/ticket
($ 20 to $ 23)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 18 to $ 34)

10% 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 Schaffhausen

On average, shopping budget in Schaffhausen is 68% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 9.4 to $ 11)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 130
($ 56 to $ 166)

145% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 71
($ 23 to $ 111)

58% 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 Schaffhausen

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

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

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