Zug travel budget

Zug: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Zug

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 128 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3177* (2520 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 223 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 79 per person
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 7354* (5838 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 299 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 139 per person
  • $ 107 per person
  • $ 50 per person

Total budget:

$ 12426* (9856 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Zug compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Zug in 2025 is 61% 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 Zug in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%+62%+62%+27%+27%+26%+26%+128%+128%+97%+97%+30%+30%Price variation between Zug and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping0255075100125150



Local prices in Zug by expense type

Restaurant budget in Zug

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Zug is 62% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Zug (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.63232767619199.49.4United StatesZugLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer05101520253035404550556065707580
Lunch
Lunch
$ 32/person
($ 23 to $ 45)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 76/person
($ 76 to $ 126)

83% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 19/person
($ 19 to $ 22)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.4 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 11)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.7/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 7.5)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 6.2/can
($ 5.6 to $ 7.5)

126% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 5.9/bottle
($ 3.8 to $ 6.2)

159% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Zug

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Zug is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Zug (compared to United States)169169249249350350179179257257193193253253344344177177177177United StatesZug2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 105 to $ 253)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 193/night
($ 111 to $ 376)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 253/night
($ 102 to $ 1012)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 344/night
($ 119 to $ 1607)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 874/night
($ 300 to $ 2222)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 177/month
($ 106 to $ 333)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 359/month
($ 118 to $ 1332)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 400/month
($ 140 to $ 1280)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 177/month
($ 147 to $ 290)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 500/month
($ 169 to $ 1669)

128% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Zug

On average, the price of supermarket food in Zug is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Zug (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.27.27.22828882.72.7United StatesZugEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes024681012141618202224262830
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 4.1/500g
($ 2.5 to $ 6.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 6.2)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.2/12 eggs
($ 5.4 to $ 7.4)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 28/kg
($ 16 to $ 36)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 9.9)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 3.3)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Zug

On average, the price of transport in Zug is 128% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Zug (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9114.44.46.26.22.22.2United StatesZugBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.511.522.533.544.555.566.57
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.4/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 6)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 6.2/km
($ 5.8 to $ 6.2)

231% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.4)

114% 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)
$ 8.3
($ 7.5 to $ 16)

108% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Zug

On average, budget for leisure activities in Zug is 97% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 25/ticket
($ 23 to $ 26)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 56/hr
($ 45 to $ 64)

138% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Zug

On average, shopping budget in Zug is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 10.2 to $ 12)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 108
($ 57 to $ 151)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 38 to $ 76)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Zurich
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
$ 164
(fair price: $ 136)
Manchester → Zurich
Manchester → Zurich
Manchester → Zurich
$ 276
(fair price: $ 229)
New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
$ 974
(fair price: $ 744)
Montreal → Zurich
Montreal → Zurich
Montreal → Zurich
$ 1129
(fair price: $ 984)
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
$ 1507
(fair price: $ 1254)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1584
(fair price: $ 1279)



About this information on the cost of living in Zug

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

The information about the cost of living in Zug was updated on 12-11-2024.

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