Sion travel budget

Sion: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sion

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 138 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3199* (2912 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 200 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6140* (5586 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 278 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 104 per person
  • $ 76 per person
  • $ 42 per person

Total budget:

$ 10050* (9142 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Sion compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sion in 2025 is 58% 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 Sion in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%+33%+33%+34%+34%+16%+16%+83%+83%+130%+130%+55%+55%Price variation between Sion and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping0255075100125150



Local prices in Sion by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sion

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sion is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Sion (compared to United States)2020373711115.85.82424575717177.27.2United StatesSionLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254565860
Lunch
Lunch
$ 24/person
($ 19 to $ 40)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 45 to $ 90)

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
($ 17 to $ 21)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.2 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 10)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 3.7 to $ 8.8)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.3/can
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.8/bottle
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

95% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sion

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sion is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Sion (compared to United States)149149219219303303159159221221199199202202353353177177215215United StatesSion2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 104 to $ 530)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 199/night
($ 99 to $ 560)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 149
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 106 to $ 533)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 353/night
($ 166 to $ 999)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 679/night
($ 292 to $ 1692)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 469
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 177/month
($ 109 to $ 488)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 274/month
($ 112 to $ 955)

18% 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
$ 397/month
($ 122 to $ 1180)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 215/month
($ 143 to $ 538)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 419/month
($ 147 to $ 1299)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196

Supermarket food budget in Sion

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sion is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Sion (compared to United States)3.63.612124.74.72.92.95.55.522225.65.62.82.8United StatesSionEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415161718192021222324
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.7/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.5/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 11)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 22/kg
($ 14 to $ 45)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.6/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 8.7)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.3 to $ 2.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Sion

On average, the price of transport in Sion is 83% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Sion (compared to United States)2.42.41.71.70.90.972724.74.74.34.3227171United StatesSionBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.7/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 5.5)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.3/km
($ 4.3 to $ 5)

152% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 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)
$ 5.5
($ 5.5 to $ 7.2)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 71/24hrs
($ 52 to $ 127)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Sion

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sion is 130% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 21/ticket
($ 17 to $ 27)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 65/hr
($ 57 to $ 73)

213% 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 Sion

On average, shopping budget in Sion is 55% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 12)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 117
($ 78 to $ 166)

129% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 57
($ 40 to $ 100)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Sion
London → Sion
London → Sion
$ 804
(fair price: $ 635)
Manchester → Sion
Manchester → Sion
Manchester → Sion
$ 828
(fair price: $ 656)
New York City → Sion
New York City → Sion
New York City → Sion
$ 1289
(fair price: $ 1100)



About this information on the cost of living in Sion

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

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

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