Travel budget and cost of living in Interlaken (Switzerland) how much does a trip cost?

Interlaken travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Interlaken

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

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

Cost of living in Interlaken compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Interlaken in 2024 is 81% 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 Interlaken in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Interlaken by expense type

Restaurant budget in Interlaken

Lunch

$ 31/person
($ 25 to $ 43)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 48 to $ 91)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 19/person
($ 18 to $ 22)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 8.4 for 500ml
($ 7.1 to $ 9.6)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 6.6/cup
($ 5.4 to $ 7.1)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 5.1/can
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

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104% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 4.4/bottle
($ 3.6 to $ 4.8)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Interlaken

1-star hotel

$ 200/night
($ 108 to $ 649)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 250/night
($ 133 to $ 705)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 262/night
($ 137 to $ 624)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

4-star hotel

$ 362/night
($ 173 to $ 681)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 852/night
($ 483 to $ 1497)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 239/month
($ 119 to $ 681)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

Room with kitchen

$ 385/month
($ 118 to $ 1351)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 403/month
($ 188 to $ 986)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Cottage or guest house

$ 261/month
($ 153 to $ 833)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 493/month
($ 187 to $ 1437)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Interlaken

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 4.6/500g
($ 3.6 to $ 6.2)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.9)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.7/12 eggs
($ 6.2 to $ 9.3)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 32/kg
($ 19 to $ 37)

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158% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.4)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 8/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 9.5)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Interlaken

Bus ticket

$ 4/ticket
( $ 4)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 5.4/km
($ 4.1 to $ 6)

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215% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

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125% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 8.4
($ 7.1 to $ 12)

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136% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Interlaken

Cinema

$ 26/ticket
($ 23 to $ 37)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Interlaken

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 9.6 to $ 14)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 166
($ 96 to $ 228)

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214% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 120
($ 60 to $ 239)

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175% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich

$ 1041
(fair price: $ 791)

Los Angeles → Zurich

$ 1221
(fair price: $ 952)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1568
(fair price: $ 1305)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1590
(fair price: $ 1283)

Toronto → Zurich

$ 1075
(fair price: $ 917)

Edinburgh → Zurich

$ 279
(fair price: $ 216)