HOW EXPENSIVE IS SWITZERLAND?

The bare minimum prices you'll find in Switzerland. (Yes this means budget hotels, and a fast food style restaurant) Not a nice meal or nice hotel - those would cost way more.

[@mrx__678]

I live in Switzerland, an i am every time shoked how expensive California is 😅

[@ichch1974]

me too 😱

[@lisaboiciuc9754]

I live in switzerland and i see it every day how expensive switzerland is🤣

[@OGPeanutbutter]

California, Miami, and New York are stupid. I live in america lol

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

Well that’s California….

[@wanderlustoceans8205]

Right? People complaining about Switzerland but they forget such places as CA,NY and Miami, im Floridian and I live close to Orlando area per person is around $20-25 and not forgetting the tip

[@dor_olbernhauer]

I've been seeing this daily for 10 years and I'm still blown away by the beauty here.

[@Yessirdo]

Yeah everywhere you go is a nice view

[@dashingmay]

Have you been to Switzerland?

[@dor_olbernhauer]

@@dashingmay I have lived in switzerland for 12 years

[@giddy9831]

@@dor_olbernhauer is the food good?

[@SunshineGideon-bl5rt]

youtube.com/@SunshineGideon-bl5rt ❤️

[@andreah6379]

I don't care how expensive it is, it is downright gorgeous and gotta put it on your "bucket list."

[@ericcharles8081]

I now live in Zurich, moved from London and the cost of living is absolutely worth it, Switzerland is stunning the food is great and it’s clean and safe.

[@christinesikuta9932]

I’m planning to visit Zurich next week, can u recommend some interesting place which I must visit? The same with transport, how to save money for traveling around? Manyyy thanks 🌸

[@Snaaaua]

@@christinesikuta9932aw I wish I saw ur comment earlier! I hope u had a good time here!

[@Snaaaua]

U get used to it real quick

[@Phoenixguy357]

Planning to move there from Toronto in a few years. It looks and sounds simply delightful.

[@nathanmclean717]

@@Snaaaua I plan on moving to Switzerland could you give me any advice? As far as jobs, spaced out homes & money differences

[@jazbrehaut]

$150 a night for a hotel room is CLUTCH 😩 especially for a view like that. That’s literally what a motel costs in California or Hawaii.

[@nico_pen]

150 is going to be a very basic hotel. Reaaly more like 250 for average and 400+ for 4*

[@sarahreidy3744]

Cannot get a basic hotel room in Brisbane, Australia for that much! A hostel bed will cost that much here!

[@Mikzbands]

I'm living in Switzerland Luzern for over 13y now and comparing to other countries its really expensive but it is safe and everything it's good quality 👌🏾

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

Finland and Norway are more expensive. Swiss is expensive but the Quality is so good and assured.

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

Le Pays a une Infrastructure incroyable.

[@zoey.18]

I’m actually going to Switzerland tomorrow from Australia and I’m super excited although I go there every 2 years, since the “pandemic” I haven’t been for 4 years. Cant wait to see family, eat their fabulous food and look at their wild life. If you haven’t gone I would 100% recommend it

[@falastinefreedom]

ENJOY!☃️☃️

[@badbotchdown9845]

Except for Chinese and Russians they are not welcome

[@almosteverything6]

Hoe was your trip

[@mrx__678]

I like how you spell "plandemic“

[@meenaji4287]

Would April be the good time to visit Switzerland. ?

[@mogaliz2185]

Everything in this video is 100% facts. Went to Switzerland 3 years ago and it was the best trip I’ve ever been on in my life also the most expensive.

[@jurassict-rexzilla1202]

I live in Switzerland and it's the most beautiful place I can ever live

[@jamesmacpherson1182]

Me to I wouldn't change it for anything 🇨🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jurassict-rexzilla1202]

​@@jamesmacpherson1182 yep

[@Responsible-mj5ro]

It is beautiful physically only

[@liam-cn5cx]

same❤🇨🇭

[@James.527]

What’s the nicest part for lakes and hiking? I want to visit

[@lamegaming9835]

pro tip: switzerland is more than zermatt, st moritz, and interlaken oh and of course its going to be expensive if your staying in the literal most touristy town in the country 🤦‍♂️

[@Nina_kindimherzen]

Thank you fpr this comment. I really hate those videos. 30$ (about 27sfr) is quite a lot for a meal, a pizza margherita is usually about 17-20sfr. The touristic places are just way more expensive than "normal" cities because people will pay it. I once saw a video where someone ranted about how expensive a croissant and a coffee are in Switzerland - and they went to Schober in Zurich. Which is probabbly the most expensive café in the most expensive city.

[@callnight1441]

​@Nina-lx8nr but even then switzerland is auite expensive compared to other countries. A lot of swiss people literally go across the border to do their shopping, because its cheaper there

[@Nina_kindimherzen]

@@callnight1441 yes, Germany is way cheaper - because we earn way more in Switzerland. So in relation to what we earn, living here isn't expensive. Sure everything costs more when everyone has more money.

[@BookloverH]

@@Nina_kindimherzenAs a swiss person, YES. More expensive but we get paid quite a bit more than in other countries. Besides, a bunch of costs like school costs are covered by the gov.

[@camelopardalis84]

@@Nina_kindimherzen I was actually pretty content with the prices shown in this video. You are right, they are still not accurate enough, but at least this video is much less inaccurate than so many other "How expensive is Switzerland?" videos. I am pretty sure I've seen the "Schober Café" video as well. Switzerland is simply a country that, at least if money is an issue, you need to visit low-budget style. You can stay at a hotel and go out to eat at a restaurant in less expensive countries. In more expensive countries, you can try to find a place to sleep that is less expensive than a hotel, and you can go grocery shopping to have something to eat. At least if the reason to travel to another country is that you want to see and experience that country and not in order to get pampered and have everything taken care of for you by hospitality and gastronomy workers. If I travelled to expensive Norway, I would stay in a crappy room and go buy my food at stores that I am told by locals is one of the least expensive ones. And if I travelled to an inexpensive country, I would spend a holiday that is "more luxurious" if I preferred to not always go on "as low-budget as possibly for country x" holidays. I've gone on poor people holidays and one or two "somewhat well-off" holidays as a teen and adult, and it's not like I felt an actual difference.

[@pixie3393]

That sounds pretty affordable compared to Canada. 😂 I think I'll go

[@km7000]

Doubt it. Pretty sure they spent the least amount possible

[@sabineputzig9736]

Here in Switzerland, prices have risen just as much as anywhere in the world. So, life in Switzerland is no cheaper than in Canada. Believe me, I am from Edmonton, AB Canada and have been in Switzerland for work since February. So, I know what I'm talking about.

[@pixie3393]

Edmonton is cheaper than vancouver still. But I think things are rising everywhere still. Only a few short yeara ago we could get places in the suburbs or further out in bc. Including groceries. Now it's almost same price across the province regardless of location.

[@sabineputzig9736]

@@pixie3393 Yes, that's true. These crazy price increases, which are currently taking place worldwide due to self-induced inflation (all over the world), can be owed to these Klaus Schwab pupil’s (politician puppets).. Everything is so wanted to enforce their agenda... But all this will soon come to an end. The truth is now slowly coming to light. People worldwide wake up and fight back. You no longer accept everything so easily and can no longer be manipulated by the deep state.

[@zixzizia1066]

But Banff is our backyard

[@briantbmoth6472]

I’m not eating PB and J on vacation.

[@godisgreat418]

😂😂😂

[@Dean-cz6sx]

Huge facts

[@HanHan-su3gz]

You must be rich then

[@hatersgotohell627]

It all depends. 60 x 3 meals a day can get you another night or another location of visiting I'd much rather sacrifice meals and see more

[@MPPG663]

I was trying not to say it 😅

[@future.cadaver]

I’ve lived in NYC my entire life and all of this seems so inexpensive by comparison 😳 I guess it really comes down to what you’re used to shelling out for these things on a daily basis.

[@timdrake719]

Right? She's saying it's so expensive and then naming normal prices. I don't even live near NYC anymore.

[@FredrickFreaker]

I live on the west coast and thought the same thing

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

@@FredrickFreaker I think the prizes she is listing are for cheap take out food, but a Pizza is usually around 26 minimum, without anything with it. Or maybe noon meal plans can be around that but dinner is def 50 or more per person. Also I think some things in NYC are more expensive than in Switzerland, the price range is just not that big here, there is not a difference like West Virginia vs Florida in prices. And we don't pay more than 10% tips, the wage of a waiter is 4k per month x13 so no need for tipping unless you loved the service a lot.

[@Zanosius1902]

@@MrsStrawhatberry not sure what premium pizzas you eat in Switzerland, but we usually pay 16-22fr.- per pizza, which is quite reasonable. And you should still be tipping your waiters in Switzerland;)

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

@@Zanosius1902 at an Italian restaurant it's around that prize, if you buy Pizza at a Turkish Döner place it's cheaper. We don't tip 20%, we tip 10% or less depneding on the service and only if we eat in.

[@Ssniper-hd3re]

It’s like you two have jumped into a painting. What magnificent sights

[@cephasmwewa6597]

My dream destination...can't wait...

[@sharronpettis384]

Easy to spend that much in Florida and most places!

[@obrienmckenna9975]

Hi Sharron

[@jeannettenett7275]

It looks breathtaking i mean everything you’ve shown was absolutely beautiful

[@__noheart]

This is nothing compared to the prices in Hawaii, we spent about almost $1,000 a night at a resort in Honolulu this past summer and although it was expensive we would do it again 😅

[@jakob.k_design]

If you want to you can easily spend a few thousand a night in some luxury hotels during skiing season. There really is no upper limit in Switzerland, she obviously stayed in a reasonable range.

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

Arguably Hawaii and Dubai are the most Expensive Places in the globe.

[@bradleymcdonald6273]

$30 a meal???? THATS CHEAP

[@robbobthebot7359]

Each

[@bradleymcdonald6273]

​@@robbobthebot7359 where do you live? in australia even your local pub is going to charge $20-30 a meal... let alone a nice restaurant

[@frankmundo4300]

Depends on whats served if its eggs hell nah if its a ribeye then yeah thats really good

[@burroamoroso]

I am Swiss and have been to the US this summer (five times in total over the past 15 years) and I can say the prices are almost the same. Almost! The US is very expensive right now.

[@black-db2my]

Agreed 100% every step in US is spending $$$$not only that the obligatory tips is different story

[@ericdalangin2577]

Not true! Eating out in Switzerland is expensive.

[@Nk4ido]

I'm sorry but you are so wrong. Switzerland is soooo much more expensive. Yes, the US is getting more expensive, due to inflation but it's the same situation in Switzerland.

[@unknownyktv3609]

Swiss is more expensive fools😂

[@mrx__678]

@@unknownyktv3609 naw, depending the location, no tips necessary here

[@tedd7028]

Only $30 per meal??? Are you eating at McDonalds???

[@sarahreidy3744]

So still cheaper than Australia 😂

[@renmorpheus]

Go to South Tyrol instead, looks similar, much cheaper AND you have a little Mediterranean flair as well if you travel to Merano ^^

[@StallionFernando]

Thanks ;

[@masterprophet8378]

A Double Whopper @ Burger King in Zurich cost me $15.35. I was blown away!

[@Thephoenixrises1966]

Come to Auckland, NZ. The cost of our Burger King is the same. Unfortunately the cost of food in New Zealand is totally off the planet! The watermelons are currently on sale at $20 each for just a medium sized one. We are no longer the land of milk and honey.

[@mybelle6665]

I live in Cali and Switzerland prices sound the same.

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

A meal is usually a lot more than 30 per person, Pizza is like 30 but a restaurant to sit is much more.

[@rawrlovee-]

I stayed at Ibis budget inn, in Zurich! It was nice and wasn't even 100 a night, good for sleep after a touristy day!

[@annablu]

Thanks for sharing what a breathtaking place 💕☀️❤️🙏

[@ezras4216]

I like your video!! Certainly its the most beautiful country in the world, I have been there also three times with my family. All those times we rented a car in Zurich Airport. I wonder where is the cheapest place to rent a car in Swiss? Where did you rent a car?

[@sognsvann3]

Even as a norwegian I remembered it as expensive

[@sandralison7584]

Norway is expensive too

[@rubenramos7153]

i live here and it hurts to here the prices for tourists youre right in every single aspect of it

[@alexandracaterinaussai2306]

this are expensive Spots! you can have Switzerland chepar and have fun!

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

Please can you suggest cheaper places to go in Switzerland?

[@EviMlcak]

Back in 1983, I was part of a motor-coach tour of western Europe, and Switzerland was the most beautiful country. I took a photo at the back of the motor-coach and felt home-sick. The mountains looked so much like our mountains. I live in B.C.

[@sabirchef8981]

Such a beautiful place amazing 💓

[@manjunatha8131]

Yes, Switzerland is expensive. From it's tourists travel pass to food, accommodation, I still feel the burn.

[@juckyvortex]

The first of these videos that is legit. Others just make up fantasy prices or have been to tourist traps.

[@leelee3499]

Prices Sound the same in the U.S. Switzerland sounds cheaper than the biggest cites in the U.S.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Prices sound less expensive than here in the USA!

[@pippetandpossum]

Where the f do you live?!? The bay area, New York, Miami? The prices she's saying are crazy expensive compared to the us.

[@tonyarrington1863]

Very expensive but it was still my most favorite trip ever, I highly recommend going. Coming from Indiana which is a very flat and gloomy state, the mountain views and turquoise lakes were insanely impressive.

[@Hardwaretuned]

Im in San Diego. I could live like a king in Switzerland. So beautiful

[@lydia4127]

Doesn't sound a whole lot different than the US. Or at least the average places around the US there's definitely higher and lower but $150 a night seems fairly on par for a mid-range Hotel with continental breakfast and basic amenities. And well yes you can go to cheap places to eat but for a full well-rounded meal at a non-chain(or sm town diner or fast food yet also not fancy) restaurant.... 20 to $35 per person not too uncommon🤷‍♀️ way everybody goes on about how expensive Switzerland was I expected it to be a lot higher. But then I guess if they're comparing it to travel in Asia yeah the difference is penny's to a dollar

[@MrsStrawhatberry]

150 a night is the cheapest, not mid range and 25 is a Pizza here, not a restaurant meal, especially not with beverages.

[@therichfields]

Swiss is already in my bucket list this year

[@MorganaHexx1031]

I don’t know when this video was made, or where the poster is from, but being from the U.S. , that’s cheaper than anywhere I can vacation here, and a he// of a lot more beautiful. I think I have a new bucket list item!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@auntienormab.tvmix.9933]

Such a beautiful place mam...

[@user-yr6ot8rq5o]

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[@teesense5502]

You get a like for that cute alignment with the Swiss Alps

[@Eza_yuta]

Switzerland is good country for Americans to diet. They will eat less because the foods are expensive and they will loss weight.

[@WizardOfOss]

Only been several times in Geneva for the Motor Show, so in a big city during a major international event. And actually was surprised it wasn't that bad. Nice hotel with breakfast for about €80 a night close to the lake, and quite a lot of cheap but good eateries in central Geneva. And public transportation is free when you stay in a hotel! Haven't been anywhere else in Switzerland so can't say anything about that.

[@DracoTheDragon]

looks just like chamonix, which can be much cheaper and is just across the border. both france and switzerland are awesome though!

[@tapanij396]

It is about the same prices we pay in Finland. Not so bad. For a meal in average restaurant we pay more.

[@Sum_Ting_Wong]

If you're going to Geneva here is a tip; stay in Ferney Voltair which is just over the Swiss border. Things are 50% less.

[@99txgh]

How was parking in Switzerland? Our base is in Zurich (staying for 5 days) and we wanted to drive out each day to different areas in German Swiss like Lucerne, Bern, Interlaken area. How expensive is parking, what is traffic like in July, and what are fuel costs like? Debating on whether to rent a car or pay for a 4 day travel pass. We love the flexibility of driving and not having to wait for trains, some only coming every hour, there's 5 of us and 2 being my parents who have arthritis so can't walk to far. But if parking is far from sights then that negates the pro for car over train in that area

[@Deury._mota02]

Ohh wow you got such a Awsome view there thanks im from there Im currently living in New Jersey USA 🇺🇸🇩🇴

[@asifmalik8165]

Common USA is far expensive and worst customer service. I have been to Swiss two times. Hotels are better with less rates. In US everything is ripoff😂

[@TLCgoldendoodles]

Breathtaking!

[@synthiachowdhury3100]

Yeah actually swiss is expensive I’m born in Switzerland I’m citizen there something you need to know is that swiss is expensive but like me we have a good salary so we need like 10CHF you can find really tasty food with it if you are in the canpagne or if your in city you can at McDonald’s cheap as 8CHF hope it helps

[@neznamtija8081]

Beware if ur ethnic or non Anglo foreigner u may experience xenophobia n racism so stay safe and avoid this county if possible… it’s not worth it y’all

[@marcotrinidadjr3724]

Living in California just make me feel this like a “normal spending day”

[@Summitclym]

I visit Switzerland often for hiking vacations and there are ways to keep the costs down. I once tried renting a car in Germany but it didn’t have a Swiss medallion sticker and I had to purchase it at the border. There go the savings.

[@jamesmacpherson1182]

It's called a vinyet at it costs 40chf for a year

[@switzguy1838]

Saas-fee! My favorits ski station where i usally go i also sometimes drive gondolas! Good video!

[@wheatstonebridge]

Amazing country.. my mother's birth country

[@nazishmehendidesigns850]

Wonderful place 💗💗💗

[@Deury._mota02]

Hii I’m from The DR very nice to see this video

[@AlexanderOnFire]

If you go to a touristy place than yeah will spend at least 30$ per person for a meal. But you can definitely eat for way less and it‘s still nice.

[@ezeldf2339]

I live in Houston, TX. From what you mentioned, prices don’t seem to be so different from here in the States.

[@markreynolds9135]

Don’t forget about the Swiss vignette that is required on automobiles to use the highways which is another $50 or so.

[@starababa1985]

Wow, didn't know hostels could be so pricey.

[@TheVineOfChristLives]

Why talk about costs when you’re there for the experience? 🤷‍♂️

[@brinckau]

Maybe because people watching such videos want to assess whether or not they can afford the trip... before they go there, not after? Some comments...

[@BurnTheMaps]

Your videos are good, I enjoy them very much, I hope you will give more beautiful videos.👍👍👍

[@alyssanicoleroman]

Worth it!

[@mariogutierrez5185]

Those prices are normal here in Jersey. But for a person like me that loves traveling going to Switzerland is a bucket list thing so yeah I will save so I can spend the money.

[@Bdn1993]

Basic accommodations can be around €40-€65 and food at a restaurant starts at €15

[@Leaveyt505]

Thanks I'll stay here, we've similar places 😅🇹🇷 much love

[@MuAlamedy]

Türkiye is much expensive when youre working minimum wage atleast in Switzerland when you work minimum wage you still have abit of money left in türkiye food and accomodation is all of your money

[@JS-bp3up]

So as a couple, if we saved up around $8k, would that be enough for plane tickets, hotel, train, etc for 5 to 7 days? Definitely want to enjoy the experience.

[@careygoss742]

I wanna go! Next time you gotta invite me:)

[@sabellabs4948]

someday i will go there

[@manubad467]

I’m Swiss and I approve these figures!

[@PuruliaTiger5001]

So wonderful

[@eidgenossenarkebuse]

Switzerland is very expensive, how do i know? I live in Switzerland.

[@switzerlandtravelideas]

It could be shocking, but after some time, you get used to it and find some ways to save

[@shindoniq1909]

Best Trick ever. Rent a Car in Germany 🤦🏼‍♂️ never thought of that but such a good Tipp

[@noreng4933]

I am Swiss-German. Generally it's fair to say that every cost is double in Switzerland compraed to Germany, starting from a coffee to basic groceries, going to the cinema or accomodations.

[@Nina_kindimherzen]

True, but we also earn a lot more money, so in comparison it isn't really more expensive I think.

[@jinkalahir2544]

Nice👍, thanks

[@m.a.nngetiw6312]

I want to go there someday

[@shantovinod393]

most beautiful country in the world and most expensive country as well

[@fergusgraem3625]

It is pretty expensive but remember, the view you get there is free and is worth a million

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Go with another couple. Share a two queen bed room. Stay in Zurich across the street from the airport. The airport has a train station. You must get the travel pass. There are large inexpensive grocery stores in the airport. Don't eat in restaurants. Don't take taxis.

[@TrashMetal1995]

I‘m Swiss myself and even I am shocked at the prices we pay… and inflation hasn‘t been kind

[@justanotheryoutubecomment3558]

As someone from so cal these prices feel kinda normal lol

[@danielhertercasagrande1686]

I am Swiss- if you go to smaller places as St Moritz or Zermatt it is far cheaper Go to Braunwald, Wengen Valle Muggio, Valle Maggia Arolla

[@sams7387]

Ok I thought that was cheap as I went through this. I was expecting much more! I am in the US and that's average or even low for many vacation spots here.

[@billyshead1339]

What part is that ? Very nice 👍🏻

[@rpopescu74]

if you rent the car in Germany , did you had to return it in Germany ? or where u able to return it in Switzerland ?

[@Demetri450]

It depends where you go in Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@Charles-ct5tr]

Switzerland must be expensive i mean its a whole country so yeah

[@travelwitharav_]

❤️❤️

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Which part are you in

[@francyhoxsie8465]

I love place look very beautiful view I wish live there but I can’t effort trip I am live from Mass

[@tomaramash9949]

I feel like it is not that bad, I guess because I’m used to Manhattan prices

[@sunnissi6026]

I don’t get how people hike and stand so close to the edge like that. It’s terrifying to me

[@treebee9119]

Sounds like American prices rn

[@valley-girl]

NGL, I'd rather go to Russia 🇷🇺 with that kind of money. Astonishing diversity and amazing landscapes.

[@AllHailTheBobSemple]

You won’t get arrested for political reasons in Switzerland tho 🤷‍♂️