Schaffhausen travel budget

Schaffhausen: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Schaffhausen

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 114 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2789* (2562 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 168 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 66 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5754* (5278 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 189 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 110 per person
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 46 per person

Total budget:

$ 8940* (8190 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Schaffhausen compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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

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Local prices in Schaffhausen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Schaffhausen

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Schaffhausen is 55% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Schaffhausen (compared to United States)2020373711115.85.82828565617177.67.6United StatesSchaffhausenLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254565860
Lunch
Lunch
$ 28/person
($ 17 to $ 34)

43% 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 $ 83)

52% 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
($ 17 to $ 19)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.6 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 8.8)

33% 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)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.9/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 6.6)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 5/can
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

103% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 5/bottle
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

149% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Schaffhausen

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Schaffhausen is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Schaffhausen (compared to United States)148148218218302302158158220220157157178178200200140140193193United StatesSchaffhausen2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 97 to $ 257)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 88 to $ 371)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 178/night
($ 94 to $ 470)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 200/night
($ 101 to $ 375)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 467/night
($ 467 to $ 467)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 140/month
($ 89 to $ 272)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 226/month
($ 84 to $ 700)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 224/month
($ 102 to $ 439)

14% 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
$ 193/month
($ 95 to $ 353)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 272/month
($ 110 to $ 693)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Schaffhausen

On average, the price of supermarket food in Schaffhausen is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Schaffhausen (compared to United States)3.63.612124.74.72.82.87.17.12727772.42.4United StatesSchaffhausenEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes024681012141618202224262830
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.8/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.1/12 eggs
($ 4.7 to $ 8.6)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 27/kg
($ 11 to $ 34)

128% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 8.7)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Schaffhausen

On average, the price of transport in Schaffhausen is 107% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Schaffhausen (compared to United States)2.42.41.71.70.90.93.53.53.93.922United StatesSchaffhausenBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.25
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 5.7)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.9/km
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

138% 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)

116% 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)
$ 7.9
($ 6.6 to $ 11)

125% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Schaffhausen

On average, budget for leisure activities in Schaffhausen is 86% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 23/ticket
($ 20 to $ 23)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 43/hr
($ 17 to $ 78)

108% 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 Schaffhausen

On average, shopping budget in Schaffhausen is 60% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 8.8 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
$ 117
($ 50 to $ 166)

131% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 61
($ 23 to $ 83)

47% 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 Schaffhausen

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

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

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