Davos travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Davos

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3524* (3150 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 230 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6874* (6146 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 286 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 124 per person
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 42 per person

Total budget:

$ 10865* (9716 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Davos compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Davos in 2024 is 56% 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 Davos in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Davos by expense type

Restaurant budget in Davos

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Davos is 48% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 35/person
($ 23 to $ 74)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 65/person
($ 57 to $ 281)

77% 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
($ 14 to $ 18)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.8 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 12)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.6)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6/cup
($ 5 to $ 9)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.5/can
($ 4 to $ 5)

82% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.7/bottle
($ 3.3 to $ 4.5)

82% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Davos

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Davos is 48% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 221/night
($ 114 to $ 687)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 218/night
($ 106 to $ 614)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 242/night
($ 119 to $ 754)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 329/night
($ 159 to $ 758)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 614/night
($ 284 to $ 1311)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 220/month
($ 112 to $ 621)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 376/month
($ 145 to $ 1158)

61% 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
$ 375/month
($ 157 to $ 1061)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 241/month
($ 119 to $ 783)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 488/month
($ 178 to $ 1410)

146% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Davos

On average, the price of supermarket food in Davos is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

95% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.7/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.5/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 11)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 32/kg
($ 23 to $ 40)

166% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.3/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 8.9)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Davos

On average, the price of transport in Davos is 85% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.8/ticket
( $ 4.8)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.5/km
($ 4.4 to $ 4.5)

167% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

118% 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)
$ 7.4
($ 6.7 to $ 7.8)

107% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 23/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 36)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Davos

On average, budget for leisure activities in Davos is 48% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 21/ticket
($ 21 to $ 23)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Davos

On average, shopping budget in Davos is 77% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 10 to $ 12)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 133
($ 113 to $ 168)

158% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 71
($ 45 to $ 90)

68% more 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
$ 955
(fair price: $ 723)
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
$ 1418
(fair price: $ 1186)
Los Angeles → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
Los Angeles  → Zurich
$ 1175
(fair price: $ 916)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1463
(fair price: $ 1184)
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
$ 1007
(fair price: $ 860)
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
$ 265
(fair price: $ 204)



About this information on the cost of living in Davos

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

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

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