Interlaken travel budget

Interlaken: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Interlaken

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 156 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3408* (3122 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 238 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6856* (6272 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 298 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 97 per person
  • $ 86 per person
  • $ 48 per person

Total budget:

$ 10577* (9674 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Interlaken compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Interlaken in 2025 is 77% 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 Interlaken in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Interlaken by expense type

Restaurant budget in Interlaken

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Interlaken is 45% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 28/person
($ 23 to $ 37)

44% 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
($ 45 to $ 84)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 19/person
($ 18 to $ 21)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.7 for 500ml
($ 6.6 to $ 8.9)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.1/cup
($ 4.9 to $ 6.6)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.6/can
($ 3.3 to $ 5.6)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.9/bottle
($ 3.3 to $ 4.4)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Interlaken

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Interlaken is 55% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 104 to $ 752)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 225/night
($ 122 to $ 561)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 250/night
($ 133 to $ 587)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 346/night
($ 162 to $ 651)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 301
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 824/night
($ 484 to $ 1366)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 466
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 223/month
($ 128 to $ 563)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 386/month
($ 122 to $ 1205)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 381/month
($ 176 to $ 978)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 246/month
($ 167 to $ 627)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 473/month
($ 183 to $ 1326)

144% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Interlaken

On average, the price of supermarket food in Interlaken is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.2/500g
($ 3.3 to $ 5.8)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.1/12 eggs
($ 5.7 to $ 8.7)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 28/kg
($ 18 to $ 31)

142% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 8.8)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Interlaken

On average, the price of transport in Interlaken is 123% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.7/ticket
( $ 3.7)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.9/km
($ 3.9 to $ 5.6)

200% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

117% 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)
$ 7.7
($ 6.6 to $ 12)

119% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Interlaken

On average, budget for leisure activities in Interlaken is 73% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 24/ticket
($ 21 to $ 35)

73% 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 Interlaken

On average, shopping budget in Interlaken is 131% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 8.9 to $ 13)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 163
($ 112 to $ 211)

222% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 112
($ 55 to $ 222)

168% 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
$ 925
(fair price: $ 700)
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
Sydney → Zurich
$ 1392
(fair price: $ 1158)
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
Melbourne → Zurich
$ 1436
(fair price: $ 1167)
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
Toronto → Zurich
$ 994
(fair price: $ 850)
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
Edinburgh → Zurich
$ 266
(fair price: $ 204)
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
London → Zurich
$ 137
(fair price: $ 110)



About this information on the cost of living in Interlaken

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

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

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