Zug travel budget

Zug: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Zug

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3025* (2772 CHF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 190 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 6365* (5838 CHF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 256 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 122 per person
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 44 per person

Total budget:

$ 10821* (9912 CHF)

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



Cost of living in Zug compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Zug in 2025 is 63% 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 Zug in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Zug by expense type

Restaurant budget in Zug

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Zug is 62% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 28/person
($ 20 to $ 40)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 67/person
($ 67 to $ 111)

83% 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
$ 8.3 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 10)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

35% 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
$ 5.5/can
($ 5 to $ 6.6)

126% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 5.2/bottle
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

159% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Zug

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Zug is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 92 to $ 485)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 97 to $ 301)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 218/night
($ 92 to $ 856)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 294/night
($ 102 to $ 1185)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 763/night
($ 279 to $ 1912)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 467
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 182/month
($ 93 to $ 491)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 311/month
($ 106 to $ 1096)

34% 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
$ 350/month
($ 121 to $ 1126)

77% 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
$ 205/month
($ 110 to $ 610)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 436/month
($ 145 to $ 1453)

125% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Zug

On average, the price of supermarket food in Zug is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.6/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.3/12 eggs
($ 4.7 to $ 6.5)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 24/kg
($ 14 to $ 31)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 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
($ 2.6 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
($ 2.2 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
($ 0.6 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 Zug

On average, the price of transport in Zug is 128% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 5.3)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 5.5/km
($ 5.1 to $ 5.5)

231% 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)
$ 7.3
($ 6.6 to $ 14)

108% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Zug

On average, budget for leisure activities in Zug is 97% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 22/ticket
($ 20 to $ 23)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 49/hr
($ 40 to $ 56)

138% 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 Zug

On average, shopping budget in Zug is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 9 to $ 10)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 94
($ 50 to $ 133)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 34 to $ 67)

6% 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 Zug

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

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

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