Chur travel budget

Chur: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Chur

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 154 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3436* (3122 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 206 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 59 per person
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6211* (5656 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 265 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 79 per person
  • $ 42 per person

Total budget:

$ 9700* (8820 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Chur compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Chur in 2025 is 49% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%+32%+32%+31%+31%+37%+37%+121%+121%+26%+26%+47%+47%Price variation between Chur and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping0255075100125150



Local prices in Chur by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chur

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Chur is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Chur (compared to United States)2020373711115.85.82929454515156.66.6United StatesChurLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648
Lunch
Lunch
$ 29/person
($ 23 to $ 73)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 34 to $ 278)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 15 to $ 21)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.6 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 11)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.5)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.6/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 8.8)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.9/can
($ 2.8 to $ 5)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.4/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 6.1)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chur

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Chur is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Chur (compared to United States)149149219219303303159159221221197197215215315315191191209209United StatesChur2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320340
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 190/night
($ 118 to $ 481)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 197/night
($ 114 to $ 466)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 149
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 215/night
($ 110 to $ 607)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 315/night
($ 163 to $ 721)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 507/night
($ 290 to $ 906)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 469
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 191/month
($ 124 to $ 415)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 327/month
($ 134 to $ 833)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 334/month
($ 148 to $ 837)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 209/month
($ 140 to $ 468)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 435/month
($ 189 to $ 1236)

123% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196

Supermarket food budget in Chur

On average, the price of supermarket food in Chur is 37% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Chur (compared to United States)3.63.612124.74.72.92.97.47.435356.56.52.22.2United StatesChurEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes02468101214161820222426283032343638
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.7/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 6.6)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 8.8)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.4/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 11)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 35/kg
($ 16 to $ 45)

187% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.7)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Chur

On average, the price of transport in Chur is 121% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Chur (compared to United States)2.42.41.71.70.90.94.94.94.44.422United StatesChurBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.7555.25
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.9/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 6.6)

101% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.4/km
($ 4.4 to $ 4.5)

161% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

116% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.3
($ 3.7 to $ 8.8)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Chur

On average, budget for leisure activities in Chur is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 21/ticket
($ 21 to $ 27)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
( $ 22)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chur

On average, shopping budget in Chur is 47% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 11)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 133
($ 112 to $ 166)

160% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 34 to $ 90)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
New York City → Zurich
$ 931
(fair price: $ 705)
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
$ 1401
(fair price: $ 1166)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1446
(fair price: $ 1175)
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
$ 1001
(fair price: $ 855)
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
$ 268
(fair price: $ 205)
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
$ 137
(fair price: $ 110)



About this information on the cost of living in Chur

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

The information about the cost of living in Chur was updated on 12-11-2024.

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