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

Chur travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Chur

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

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

Cost of living in Chur compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Chur in 2024 is 55% 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 Chur in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Chur by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chur

Lunch

$ 31/person
($ 25 to $ 78)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 36 to $ 297)

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

McDonald's meal

$ 17/person
($ 16 to $ 23)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 7.1 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 12)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5/cup
($ 3 to $ 9.4)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 4.2/can
($ 3 to $ 5.3)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 3.7/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 6.6)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chur

1-star hotel

$ 214/night
($ 133 to $ 536)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 213/night
($ 117 to $ 537)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 226/night
($ 116 to $ 659)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

4-star hotel

$ 333/night
($ 169 to $ 727)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 468/night
($ 283 to $ 870)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 213/month
($ 128 to $ 513)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 322/month
($ 137 to $ 836)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 353/month
($ 155 to $ 865)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Cottage or guest house

$ 234/month
($ 135 to $ 624)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Family room

$ 452/month
($ 202 to $ 1294)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Chur

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 4.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 7.1)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 9.4)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 7.9/12 eggs
($ 4 to $ 12)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 37/kg
($ 17 to $ 48)

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198% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 9.3)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Chur

Bus ticket

$ 5.2/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 7.1)

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110% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.7/km
($ 4.7 to $ 4.8)

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176% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.6)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.8
($ 4 to $ 9.4)

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122% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Chur

Cinema

$ 23/ticket
($ 23 to $ 29)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 24/hr
( $ 24)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chur

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 11 to $ 12)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 143
($ 119 to $ 178)

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171% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 36
($ 36 to $ 96)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich

$ 1036
(fair price: $ 787)

Los Angeles → Zurich

$ 1217
(fair price: $ 949)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1562
(fair price: $ 1300)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1583
(fair price: $ 1278)

Toronto → Zurich

$ 1071
(fair price: $ 913)

Edinburgh → Zurich

$ 278
(fair price: $ 215)