Schaffhausen travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Schaffhausen

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 126 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3061* (2590 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 181 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6374* (5390 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 207 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 120 per person
  • $ 92 per person
  • $ 50 per person

Total budget:

$ 10183* (8610 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Schaffhausen compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Schaffhausen in 2024 is 60% 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 Schaffhausen in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Schaffhausen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Schaffhausen

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Schaffhausen is 61% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 31/person
($ 18 to $ 43)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 61/person
($ 61 to $ 90)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 18/person
($ 15 to $ 21)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.4 for 500ml
($ 5.4 to $ 9.5)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.1/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 7.1)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 5.4/can
($ 3.6 to $ 5.9)

113% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 5.4/bottle
($ 3.6 to $ 5.9)

161% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Schaffhausen

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Schaffhausen is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 96 to $ 401)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 92 to $ 449)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 190/night
($ 101 to $ 508)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 225/night
($ 109 to $ 498)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 456/night
($ 418 to $ 738)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 160/month
($ 92 to $ 397)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 233/month
($ 88 to $ 755)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 237/month
($ 105 to $ 567)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 194/month
($ 96 to $ 449)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 304/month
($ 118 to $ 814)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Schaffhausen

On average, the price of supermarket food in Schaffhausen is 41% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.6/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 6.1)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.7/12 eggs
($ 5.1 to $ 9.3)

108% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 32/kg
($ 12 to $ 36)

156% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 9.4)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Schaffhausen

On average, the price of transport in Schaffhausen is 129% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 6.1)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 5.4/km
($ 4.1 to $ 5.9)

214% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

124% 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)
$ 7.9
($ 7.1 to $ 15)

125% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Schaffhausen

On average, budget for leisure activities in Schaffhausen is 48% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 25/ticket
($ 21 to $ 25)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 27/hr
($ 18 to $ 36)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Schaffhausen

On average, shopping budget in Schaffhausen is 84% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 9.5 to $ 12)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 143
($ 54 to $ 179)

172% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 76
($ 25 to $ 120)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
$ 1041
(fair price: $ 791)
Los Angeles → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
$ 1221
(fair price: $ 952)
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
$ 1568
(fair price: $ 1305)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1590
(fair price: $ 1283)
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
$ 1075
(fair price: $ 917)
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
$ 279
(fair price: $ 216)



About this information on the cost of living in Schaffhausen

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

The information about the cost of living in Schaffhausen was updated on 20-09-2024.

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