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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.

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

Cost of living in Davos compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Davos in 2024 is 59% 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

Lunch

$ 35/person
($ 24 to $ 76)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 74/person
($ 59 to $ 289)

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94% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 20)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 8.3 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 12)

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39% 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

$ 5.9/cup
($ 5.2 to $ 9.2)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 4.3/can
($ 2.9 to $ 5.2)

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71% 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 Davos

1-star hotel

$ 236/night
($ 116 to $ 770)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 233/night
($ 109 to $ 692)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 249/night
($ 123 to $ 786)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 341/night
($ 165 to $ 776)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 598/night
($ 276 to $ 1331)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 236/month
($ 113 to $ 715)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 385/month
($ 150 to $ 1200)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 386/month
($ 160 to $ 1096)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 255/month
($ 120 to $ 857)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 502/month
($ 182 to $ 1459)

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140% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Davos

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

$ 4/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

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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 $ 5.7)

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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 $ 12)

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

Chicken

$ 36/kg
($ 24 to $ 42)

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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 $ 4.9)

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

Tomatoes

$ 7.7/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 9.1)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

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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 Davos

Bus ticket

$ 5/ticket
( $ 5)

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99% 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
($ 2.1 to $ 2.2)

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117% 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 $ 8)

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

Car hire

$ 24/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 37)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Davos

Cinema

$ 22/ticket
($ 22 to $ 24)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Davos

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 10 to $ 12)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 151
($ 116 to $ 173)

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183% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 74
($ 47 to $ 93)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Zurich

$ 1005
(fair price: $ 764)

Los Angeles → Zurich

$ 1198
(fair price: $ 939)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1246)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1528
(fair price: $ 1235)

Toronto → Zurich

$ 1043
(fair price: $ 889)

Edinburgh → Zurich

$ 273
(fair price: $ 211)