Glarus travel budget

Glarus: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Glarus

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 126 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2537* (2324 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 198 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 60 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 5669* (5194 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 232 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 102 per person
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 40 per person

Total budget:

$ 9098* (8330 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Glarus compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Glarus in 2025 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 Glarus in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Glarus by expense type

Restaurant budget in Glarus

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Glarus is 39% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 17 to $ 28)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 56/person
($ 56 to $ 78)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 17/person
($ 16 to $ 19)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 5.5 to $ 8.8)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 4.4 to $ 6.1)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.8/can
($ 3.8 to $ 5.5)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 4.4/bottle
($ 3.8 to $ 5.5)

122% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Glarus

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Glarus is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 126 to $ 666)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 199/night
($ 118 to $ 434)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 196/night
($ 106 to $ 436)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 268/night
($ 127 to $ 652)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 436/night
($ 336 to $ 682)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 189/month
($ 119 to $ 413)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 339/month
($ 174 to $ 731)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 293/month
($ 116 to $ 675)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 236/month
($ 236 to $ 236)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 416/month
($ 201 to $ 1213)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Glarus

On average, the price of supermarket food in Glarus is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 1 to $ 6.6)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.8/12 eggs
($ 4.6 to $ 8.6)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 27/kg
($ 21 to $ 41)

128% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.1)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.8)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Glarus

On average, the price of transport in Glarus is 115% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.3/km
($ 4.3 to $ 4.3)

158% 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)

114% 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)
$ 6.1
($ 5.5 to $ 7.7)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Glarus

On average, budget for leisure activities in Glarus is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 20/ticket
($ 10 to $ 28)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
( $ 23)

9% 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 Glarus

On average, shopping budget in Glarus is 106% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 11)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 155
($ 155 to $ 155)

205% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 89
($ 89 to $ 89)

113% 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
$ 926
(fair price: $ 701)
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
$ 1393
(fair price: $ 1159)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1437
(fair price: $ 1168)
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
$ 995
(fair price: $ 850)
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
$ 267
(fair price: $ 204)
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
$ 137
(fair price: $ 110)



About this information on the cost of living in Glarus

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

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

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