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Vevey travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Vevey

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

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

Cost of living in Vevey compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Vevey in 2025 is 55% 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 Vevey in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Vevey by expense type

Restaurant budget in Vevey

Lunch

$ 32/person
($ 20 to $ 64)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 64/person
($ 45 to $ 96)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 22/person
($ 17 to $ 24)

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

Local beer

$ 9.2 for 500ml
($ 5.6 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
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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

Cappuccino

$ 6.1/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 7.6)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 5.2/can
($ 3.5 to $ 6.3)

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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
($ 2.6 to $ 6.3)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Vevey

1-star hotel

$ 120/night
($ 71 to $ 150)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 177/night
($ 93 to $ 395)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 209/night
($ 83 to $ 690)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 276/night
($ 145 to $ 565)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 539/night
($ 261 to $ 1036)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 586

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 167/month
($ 134 to $ 207)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 287/month
($ 86 to $ 957)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 350/month
($ 96 to $ 963)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 164/month
($ 149 to $ 178)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 439/month
($ 104 to $ 1518)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Vevey

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

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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 $ 5.1)

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

Rice

$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.2)

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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
($ 3.1 to $ 9)

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

Chicken

$ 32/kg
($ 15 to $ 43)

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149% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.1)

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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
($ 2.6 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 $ 3.8)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.6
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Vevey

Bus ticket

$ 3.8/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 4.7)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 6.3/km
($ 3.8 to $ 6.3)

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258% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.1 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)

$ 8.2
($ 7.6 to $ 22)

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

Car hire

$ 59/24hrs
($ 55 to $ 64)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 85

Leisure activity budget in Vevey

Cinema

$ 26/ticket
($ 23 to $ 36)

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

Tennis

$ 39/hr
( $ 39)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Vevey

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 10.5 to $ 14)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 115
($ 45 to $ 152)

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115% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 63
($ 39 to $ 102)

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44% 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

$ 1043
(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

$ 1541
(fair price: $ 1235)