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Thun travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Thun

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

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

Cost of living in Thun compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Thun in 2025 is 59% 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 Thun in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Thun by expense type

Restaurant budget in Thun

Lunch

$ 31/person
($ 20 to $ 51)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 70/person
($ 45 to $ 92)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 22/person
($ 17 to $ 26)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 9.1 for 500ml
($ 6.1 to $ 10.1)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 6.2/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 7.5)

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

Fizzy drink

$ 5.2/can
($ 3.8 to $ 7.3)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 4.5/bottle
($ 2.5 to $ 6.9)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Thun

1-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 146 to $ 431)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 256/night
($ 141 to $ 553)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 264/night
($ 135 to $ 661)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 349/night
($ 154 to $ 744)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 848/night
($ 427 to $ 1577)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 585

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 243/month
($ 171 to $ 399)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 415/month
($ 141 to $ 1355)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 388/month
($ 194 to $ 1051)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 234/month
($ 201 to $ 356)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 486/month
($ 200 to $ 1418)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Thun

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.8/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.3)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.4/12 eggs
($ 4.6 to $ 9)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 29/kg
($ 15 to $ 43)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 5)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 6.5/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 10)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.6 to $ 3.5)

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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 Thun

Bus ticket

$ 4.5/ticket
( $ 4.5)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.8/km
($ 3.8 to $ 7.5)

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115% 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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150% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 8.2
($ 7.5 to $ 22)

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134% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Thun

Cinema

$ 26/ticket
($ 23 to $ 32)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Thun

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 10.4 to $ 14)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 158
($ 51 to $ 189)

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197% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 67
($ 39 to $ 114)

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54% 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

$ 1041
(fair price: $ 917)

Manchester → Zurich

$ 239
(fair price: $ 191)

New York City → Zurich

$ 909
(fair price: $ 708)

Dublin → Zurich

$ 229
(fair price: $ 178)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1538
(fair price: $ 1232)