Budget Breakdown: Daily Costs in Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the most expensive destinations on earth. Here is the real breakdown of daily costs across top Swiss cities—so you know exactly what to expect and how to plan without nasty surprises.
Swiss Cities Budget Overview
Swiss City Budget Breakdowns
🏨 Accommodation: €90-150
🍽️ Meals: €40-60
🚆 Transport: €12-18
🎫 Attractions: €15-40
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🏨 Accommodation: €85-140
🍽️ Meals: €38-55
🚆 Transport: €10-20
🎫 Attractions: €12-30
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🏨 Accommodation: €70-120
🍽️ Meals: €30-45
🚆 Transport: €8-15
🎫 Attractions: €10-35
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🏨 Accommodation: €60-110
🍽️ Meals: €28-45
🚆 Transport: €10-18
🎫 Attractions: €20-60
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🏨 Accommodation: €100-170
🍽️ Meals: €40-60
🚆 Transport: €15-25
🎫 Attractions: €30-70
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🏨 Accommodation: €55-100
🍽️ Meals: €25-40
🚆 Transport: €8-12
🎫 Attractions: €10-20
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Money-Saving Tips for Switzerland
🏨 Accommodation
- • Stay in nearby towns instead of major cities.
- • Book early—Swiss hotels fill fast.
- • Choose hostels or guesthouses.
🍽️ Food
- • Migros & Coop supermarkets save big money.
- • Avoid restaurants in tourist-heavy zones.
- • Choose lunch deals instead of dinner.
🎫 Attractions
- • Swiss Travel Pass saves 30–50% on transport.
- • Many viewpoints are free—just hike.
- • Book mountain railways online for discounts.
Sample 7-Day Switzerland Trip Budgets
Route: Lucerne → Interlaken → Basel
Stay: Hostels
Food: Supermarkets
Transport: Regional trains + hikes
Route: Zurich → Lucerne → Interlaken
Stay: 3-star hotels
Transport: Swiss Travel Pass
Meals: Mix of restaurants + markets
Route: Zurich → Zermatt → Geneva
Stay: 4–5 star hotels
Transport: 1st class + scenic trains
Meals: Fine dining, premium experiences