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 50% 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

$ 30/person
($ 24 to $ 76)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 47/person
($ 35 to $ 289)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 22)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 12)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 5.7)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.8/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 9.2)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 4.1/can
($ 2.9 to $ 5.2)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 3.6/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 6.4)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chur

1-star hotel

$ 216/night
($ 118 to $ 599)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 219/night
($ 114 to $ 594)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 224/night
($ 115 to $ 654)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 326/night
($ 170 to $ 731)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 448/night
($ 246 to $ 932)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 217/month
($ 123 to $ 560)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 318/month
($ 133 to $ 853)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 343/month
($ 154 to $ 846)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 229/month
($ 135 to $ 607)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 451/month
($ 198 to $ 1318)

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115% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Chur

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.9/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 9.2)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.7/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 11)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 36/kg
($ 17 to $ 47)

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188% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7.2)

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

Tomatoes

$ 6.8/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 9.1)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.5)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

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46% 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

$ 5.1/ticket
($ 4 to $ 6.9)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.5/km
($ 4.5 to $ 4.6)

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165% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

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116% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.6
($ 3.9 to $ 9.2)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Chur

Cinema

$ 22/ticket
($ 22 to $ 29)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 23/hr
( $ 23)

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6% 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
($ 10 to $ 12)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 139
($ 116 to $ 173)

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160% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 35 to $ 93)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich

$ 1006
(fair price: $ 765)

Los Angeles → Zurich

$ 1198
(fair price: $ 940)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1247)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1529
(fair price: $ 1236)

Toronto → Zurich

$ 1044
(fair price: $ 889)

Edinburgh → Zurich

$ 273
(fair price: $ 211)