Average Vacation Expenses in Switzerland

Switzerland
1.65%

— value growth in dollar since 2017

The dollar has increased in value against the Franc by 1.65 percent over the course of the last year, making it a good time to seize the opportunity to visit this otherwise costly destination. While day-to-day expenses are naturally higher in the Alps than in the Himalayas, it is considerably cheaper and easier to reach a European destination like Switzerland, particularly from the American east coast. This makes shorter vacations relatively more affordable if you keep your shopping in check—especially when it comes to clothing and shoes, which are unusually expensive here. Switzerland is the only nation that is entirely in Europe where the dollar has strengthened this year, so if a European getaway is your game, Switzerland is certainly in play.

NYC — Switzerland $2,424.15
Restaurants $162.13
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant $23.07
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $100.31
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $14.04
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) $7.02
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) $6.02
Cappuccino (regular) $4.59
Coke/Pepsi (11.2 oz small bottle) $3.93
Water (11.2 oz small bottle) $3.15
Markets $94.38
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) $5.71
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) $2.38
Rice (white), (1 lb) $1.23
Eggs (regular), (12) $5.45
Local Cheese (1 lb) $10.38
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) $10.87
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) $22.02
Apples (1 lb) $1.70
Banana (1 lb) $1.32
Oranges (1 lb) $1.50
Tomato (1 lb) $1.77
Potato (1 lb) $1.19
Onion (1 lb) $1.08
Lettuce (1 head) $2.25
Water (1.5 liter bottle) $1.22
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $12.04
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.82
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) $2.22
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) $8.23
Transportation $167.70
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $3.41
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $75.23
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) $6.52
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) $6.46
Taxi 1 hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) $70.22
Gasoline (1 gallon) $5.86
Sports & leisure $140.66
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $87.56
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) $35.04
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat $18.06
Clothing & Shoes $432.17
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) $110.74
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) $53.75
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes (Mid-Range) $117.50
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes $150.18
Rent Per Month
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre $1,450.59
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre $1,154.62
Salaries And Financing
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $4,727.76
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate $1.47