What I Spent on My 2 Week Europe Trip *luxury on a budget*

Here's what I spent in Switzerland and England (London and Oxfordshire) in March of 2023!
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0:00 Intro
0:58 Flight to Europe
1:52 Switzerland Costs: Trains, Hotels, etc.
5:12 London Costs: Trains, Hotels, Food, etc.
6:50 Activities Cost
9:10 TOTAL COST: Flights
9:22 TOTAL COST: Activities
9:51 TOTAL COST: Hotels
10:12 TOTAL COST: Food
10:25 Final Total Cost of the Trip
10:40 Key Takeaway #1 - Off Season Travel
11:16 Key Takeaway #2 - USD doesn't go as far in Europe
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[@arroe8386]

me as a swiss watching this and thinking that I have never spent 60-80$ on one meal in my entire life 😂

[@xandervlassenbroeck5222]

Sorry to say this but Americans are crazy and will pay so much for anything… they are driving prices up for everyone here lol

[@MrsMuffin11]

Same lmao

[@EvanLikesCake]

What do you guys usually spend?

[@MrsMuffin11]

@@EvanLikesCake like a decent dinner out? Usually meals in phx are no more than $30 at a nice sit down restaurant unless you're buying seafood or steak. A drink is around $8-$10.

[@MrsMuffin11]

@@EvanLikesCake fast food is under $15. You can go out and buy a $200 plate but for normal people even on a date night my meal would never be over $35. With drinks ok maybeee $60 but that's a lot of alcohol with a full meal.

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[@AndreSurmann]

As German I can say: The price may be cheap for you in comparison, but not really cheap for Europeans or Germans. Pretty expensive trip, but also luxurious for sure.

[@ReadwithStefani]

this 🙌🏼

[@vitkrivan9380]

Americans don’t realize they make on average like twice as much as ppl here in Europe 🥹(maybe except Norway, Switzerland…)

[@oldgadfly8398]

Everything I heard in this video didn't seem like *luxury on a budget* - but definitely luxury and not too many limits. ...around $329 a day or $120K a year if you extrapolate. It's a budget but a larger one.

[@rossn646]

the exchange rate is actually much better for you now. 10 years ago £1=$2 now its £1=$1.20

[@ShelbyChurch]

oh wow good to know!

[@amberlynns_stomach_titty]

In the UK we pronounce 'shire' like sheer so Oxfordshire is pronounced like Oxfordsheer

[@tobeycassidy]

This video is really great, Shelby. You can really tell how much love and work you put into this

[@strawberriesncandii]

This video is very informative. I’ve been watching a lot of videos about Zurich for weeks to plan a trip. Thank you for this.

[@danperlmutter]

You are SO good at these types of videos. Very interesting and enjoyable to watch.

[@JayStephan]

We live in Germany 1/2 year and the other 1/2 in Palm Springs, CA. Everything for us is far cheaper in Europe (living and vacations). I am shocked at your hotel price in Zermatt, that was actually reasonable. Europe overall is much cheaper than the USA.

[@ShelbyChurch]

love that you do half in palm springs!!

[@vitkrivan9380]

What??? Europe is definitely wayyyy more expensive than the US! Alright, the ski passes are cheaper in Europe, but that’s about it😂food, accommodation is wayyyy more expensive.

[@MillaExplores]

@@vitkrivan9380 this totally depends on where you're going in Europe. Northern Europe and Switzerland are expensive but for example traveling in Spain, Germany, Italy, Croatia etc is more affordable, and Albania is SUPER affordable. So not way more expensive than the US. :)

[@alexandermuir8160]

When you're in Palm Springs next time you could catch up with Shelby and stay at her B&B for a few days. Then we will get a video of Shelby meeting a fan. Funny, I don't think we have ever seen one of those videos, have we? No pressure on Shelby. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eddiemalvin]

​@@vitkrivan9380 That's not been our experience. For us, it's far cheaper for us to travel from the east coast of the US to Zermatt compared to a similar ski trip to Vail or Breckenridge, Colorado. In addition, every aspect of the experience is better (terrain, apres ski, skier etiquette, lift lines, nightlife, restaurants, etc).

[@carlypostlethwaite5676]

This is really helpful! When I was in Italy last year I was shocked how cheap it was compared to what we are used to in Canada/US. Accommodations and food soo much cheaper! Just the air fare that stinks

[@jj-if6it]

you're lucky, we have to travel so much further and pay more from Australia

[@penguinswithwifi]

Great idea for a video, Shelby! This was fun to watch. ❤

[@katyhartTV]

LOVED Morgan’s video and so happy to see more creators doing these types of transparent videos! This looked like such a fun trip!

[@PropertyCouple]

Stunning vlog, love seeing my local spots on my favourite youtube channel!! Such a moment

[@Chutney1luv]

Shelby, this video was AMAZING!! You and Sam had a fabulous 2 weeks! You got a deal for 2 weeks. It's sad that the U.S. dollar isn't worth much over there, but I loved the countryside of Switzerland! The food is delicious! Smart of you to go in the non busy season! Onward and upward, Shelby! Have a safe trip home, and I look forward to the next video! 🌤🌞🌤 ✈️✈️✈️

[@theyofactor]

This is an excellent video Shelby! I watched all your travel vlogs for this trip and it was well worth it (even adding the points you used).

[@MillaExplores]

I love travel budget breakdown videos, thanks for the transparency! :)

[@Philip05932]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the European trip! Can't wait to see more travel videos. Make sure to do a meetup next time you're in London. I'll defo use my credit card points for travelling!

[@lizzlocke3130]

There is so much to love about these videos, but one thing i keep noticing is how smooth the filming is. idk the lighting is so soft and cool, You keep getting better. Also this is my dream trip absolute dream!!!

[@mthomas1091]

Wow super breakdown Shelby, so much good info 👏👏 👏

[@nicolebeck8997]

Ahhhh I’ve been waiting for this my whole life!!!

[@alexius23]

I have traveled a lot. How much you spend is so flexible. I was traveling in Japan with a bunch of friends one of whom spoke fluent Japanese. We stayed in Youth Hostels, B & B’s in Buddhist temples. Lodging was cheap & clean. Traveling on Bullet Trains & local mass transit was inexpensive & easy. Of late I am doing more travel packages but as I am getting older I don’t mind spending more money. I loved hearing about the using of Air Miles to fly internationally.

[@sarh23]

I can't believe you visited my county, Oxfordshire! ❤ glad you liked it 😀 I know I'd get the pronunciation of other places wrong myself, but it's always funny to hear someone get my own county wrong, even knowing I'd get it wrong myself if I didn't live around here. "a town called Oxfordshy-er" I live in Oxford, the city, in the county of Oxfordshire (pronounced oxford-sher) 😅 ❤

[@lorenzograssi3637]

It's like New Hampshire

[@raven6108]

Love these creative vids ❤ awesome watch

[@LoganSkeele]

Awesome thumbnail on this one. The composition is just perfect plus leaves enough curiosity to click on

[@charlimarieTV]

Love this style of video!

[@Keiko2Lover]

I really needed this to ignite my love of travel again. Thank you Shelby ❤

[@skylarcunningham9276]

loved this!! that’s a great price for a whole 2 weeks!

[@vitkrivan9380]

Hey Shelby! What a great video, I’m really glad you enjoyed Europe that much! My recommendation for you is to visit Prague, Czech Republic on your next trip as it’s a truly historic and beautiful city. Also there’s a super luxurious chateau made into a hotel near by called Chateau Mcely which you should totally check out!

[@alexius23]

I love Harrods. The food court is something else. We enjoyed walking around the store & were amused at incredibly expensive items. One of my favorite places in London is the church of St. Martin’s in the Fields, on Trafalgar Square. In the basement they have a first rates cafeteria with diverse & great tasting food. In the Church itself they do evening musical performances several days a week. We saw plays on the West End. Across the Thames they have the rebuilt Globe Theater. They do Shakespeare from the spring to the fall as it is an opened to sky theater. It also has a year round museum for Elizabethan Theater.

[@justinageorge9136]

Yes Harrods for food is such a cheat code in London 😍

[@tamib64]

Got back last week from 11 days in Germany and Italy. We drove from Munich all around Northern Italy, Venice and Milan too. For two with car, gas, tolls, hotels, food and entertainment it was $3200 with flight taxes (we too used miles). The UK and Switzerland are crazy expensive. Italy is very reasonable.

[@LisaElevateDJ]

As someone who lives in England, this is only a trip you do if you're rich lol, but def goals!

[@FullyDrewable]

It somehow amazes me, that American people think that Uber is like the transportation standard in every country. In Germany for example Uber only exists in 8 Major Citys, thats it. The rest of Germany is either using cabs or public transportation. Even in Switzerland Uber only exists in 9 cities.

[@billjohnson6300]

Thanks for another great video Shelby! We just returned from 2 weeks in Greece. It was fun to compare our trip to yours. Keep up the great work. Visit Meteora and Santorini if you haven't already.

[@ModernMolliee]

I loved seeing this! I JUST started a two week Europe trip (4 major cities too!) and I have the same mentality as you with wanting a nice trip but not spending tons!

[@NicksDynasty]

Looks like I spent $1,420 skiing 6 times in the US this year

[@strugglingbee]

I loved it. Business expense 👌🏼. Very entertaining video, as always. 😊

[@cedarforest4621]

Given that you save so much on your 1rst class flight, for 2 weeks, $4600 is a really reasonable amount for all that you experienced! Great job!

[@madhatter139]

Ticket fees/taxes/etc. usually range from 10-20% of the ticket price, depending on locale. That puts total ticket value at anywhere from $1590-$3180.

[@StephenOshea]

o yes harrods is awesome the food hall is a must see

[@DrMichellePonder]

Love seeing your price breakdown! I just took a 2 week trip to Spain (for my honeymoon) and spent a bit more per person than you, but YOLO for the honeymoon!

[@rachel.isabelle]

This was really interesting, thank you for breaking down the prices! I'm planning a big solo trip to Europe and because of your video I have decided I will be getting groceries and making my own food in Switzerland 🤣 With no-one to split the costs with that $85 a day would add up fast for me! haha :) Also, the USD exchange rate is doing waaayyy better than the Australian dollar, you're lucky! currently 1 AUD = 0.61 Euros and 1AUD = 50 british pounds...we're losing half our money with the exchange rate alone! it does mean that it's a good time for you to visit Australia though. 1 USD = 1.51 AUD 😉

[@Ggggc14]

Great video!🎉

[@helenaa_em]

OMG where in Croatia? I assume the Adriatic coast which is beautiful 🤩🤩🤩 i'm from Croatia and I always get super excited when someone mentions it even vaguely. Hope you'll have a great trip and vlog it or make a main channel video about it 😊

[@KarenBasset]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing, Shelby! Enjoy Croatia! Was there a few years ago. Great destination!

[@KarenBasset]

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[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I love the Soho Farmhouse.

[@alexius23]

I love London. Been there maybe 8 times as my best friend really loves the UK. We usually took the Tube (one small transfer) to Victoria Station. We took trains, at different times, to York, Oxford & Cornwall.

[@sbkpilot1]

Much cheaper because you split it between two, doing it solo would've been much more expensive

[@Ray25hua]

Budget my a$$, you hella rich Shelby! You probably could also write off a lot of the expenses now that it’s a video. Stay flexing on them broke boys and keep up the good work! 💪❤

[@pad9x]

whenever i see snowy b roll footage of switzerland, i can't help but sing Last Christmas in my head lmao

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

We we're in London 2 weeks ago... Loved Harrod's food Hall...

[@adamgriffith768]

I love her videos, but this video really shows the difference in what the upper class considers to be a budget trip. There's nothing wrong with that at all! She works hard and makes alot and that's dope, but it really does highlight the difference in what the real middle class would consider to be a budget vacation. Most of the middle class would consider this extravagant. Again no problem just wanted to highlight the difference so others don't feel bad due to the word budget being in the title. I understand it is a budget trip for her, but not for most.

[@venom5809]

When I go on vacation I just pay whatever, I throw budget out the window, I have paid up to $600 a night for a hotel and even $12 for a glass of orange juice. You did your vacation right, just go spend money and have a blast. LOL

[@Melorto6969]

Great video Shelb. One gripe though, points do have an opportunity cost. That's always important to account for. That's around $2k in points you used up.

[@ShelbyChurch]

still worth it in my opinion!

[@druiz012]

​@ShelbyChurch definitely worth it! Being able to sleep on a plane is priceless. Also flights in Economy aren't much less than $2000 and flights in Business are usually a lot more.

[@theyofactor]

Yes that 2K needs to be added to the total.

[@TravelwithPavel]

Thats pretty good price and I do travel this way as well, I want to stay at nice hotels, go for a dinner at nice restaurants, but during the day I will use public transport (breakfast I usually book with the hotel) and I have some normal lunch somewhere. With flights it depends, if I can get an upgrade for good price I'll do it too, otherwise I'll take the economy, but also prefer to take normal airline over low cost airlines.

[@MM-jv8di]

was Great! Thank you for breaking down expenses . So refreshing to have transparency with money spend and earned

[@NickFaulkner]

Great video! Would love to travel there!

[@jj-if6it]

Enjoy Croatia, I loved it!

[@googlesubsciber2414]

Hi. I'm a new subscriber and loving the videos. I don't comment often because I'm watching on Roku. I had a thought on the place in Palm Springs. Maybe it's the name - Racquet Club Resort. Resort sounds pricey and racquet club doesn't have much to do with an air bnb. It's more reminiscent of a club with membership fees, monthly dues and a contract that's difficult to break. If you keep having trouble with bookings, it might be something to consider. Loved the airport lounge videos. Good luck.

[@julioc4978]

Great video as always! The killer has always been the flights, but points help a ton. I believe Norway and Sweden are more expensive Cheers

[@Liza03V]

Never regret for the money you spent on creating memories. Europe is just awesame. You have to visit Portugal and Spain and of course Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Don't visit Italy in summer time and put CHECZIA on your travel list. You will thank me later. So many wonderful places in Europe to visit and each one has the cons and pros. Make use of the trains, ships and all means of transport. You can find 3 star quality hotels in all cities as well and you can pay the fare that includes breakfast. You will realy enjoy it. Anyway, for more tips you can ask me. London has more activities and stroling around besides oxford street but anyway is an expensive city. Keep it up girl.

[@romyfleurs4990]

For two weeks that's pretty good!

[@jdrewsdraws]

I love videos like this! I just made my own video about how much I spend and its a humbling experience realizing where all your money is disappearing to

[@druiz012]

I am going to Switzerland and France this October and I am ready for how expensive it is! Haha. We went to Portugal, Spain and Italy last Fall and it was very inexpensive! Just depends where in Europe you are!

[@RachelDex]

I was literally just looking on your channel wondering where you were ha!

[@maxplanck9055]

I hope princess kombucha had a good time in London with sam, the health farm looked very Shelby! Good to see you had fun on your £4000 holiday, much love Shelby ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@jj-if6it]

wtf

[@justteresiah]

I got here before my KZbin notification reached me 😆😅😅

[@sams3015]

I am going to Zurich for pride & luckily staying with a friend so that’s major thing. I’ve been to Switzerland like 8 times now, with the most recent being in December. Compared to Ireland, it’s on par & hotels are actually generally cheaper….it food that gets you. I don’t ever bother with the scenic train but instead get a 3 day Swiss pass for 300CHF that allows you to use the majority of national train, ferry & city transport network. This time I only need it for one do days so it’s 80 CHF. Also a tip for EU residents flying to Switzerland, you get full duty free so stock up on way home or on the way there if you like cosmetics, smoke or drink at the airport. I’ll be bringing Jameson for pre-drinks as it will way cheaper at airport than if I got it at my local supermarket here

[@MrMasterNorris]

Looks like a dream of a trip. My last trip to Europe wasn’t too far off cost wise

[@ThrivingwithTeodora]

You'll be in the neighborhood! Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸🥰

[@TeddyLeppard]

Great job turning vacations into a business. That's just being smart about money. And by the way, with the effects of inflation, you'll find even in Los Angeles an "average" meal out (not even at a fancy place) is going to cost about $22-$40 per person. Restaurant dining is fast becoming unaffordable for most people.

[@ShelbyChurch]

That’s so true… the Switzerland meals don’t feel as dramatically different as the US anymore!

[@mansoor3159]

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[@Tigan22]

1st!!! Hi Shelby!

[@MMSaabChannel]

At least cheaper then as a European going to the states 😅. Plus all tipping. But yes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland is very expensive. Thx great video.

[@thecjlife7682]

flight was cheap. that first "cheap" hotel, looks amazing totally gonna copy that whole room layout. Great video 👍

[@gurkov4e]

Girl, please consider Bulgaria for one of your next trips. You will love it!

[@azaz20244]

i am actually considering Bulgaria because its less visited by tourists. but the language barrier is real

[@cquinnth]

Shelby, the costs of the trip are really more because you are splitting the costs of housing with your boyfriend. Your housing costs were halved!

[@brianxyz]

She gave per/person figures.

[@cquinnth]

Yes, the figures are per person if you are sharing costs with traveling companions. If you are traveling alone you will pay more…..a lot more.

[@JesseObed]

You’re a very lucky person!

[@leepatton1180]

I love me some Shelby

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[@rj4356]

Awesome vlog! Shelby, did you incorporate yourself or use a separate business name to write off your expenses? I'm interested in this strategy too! Have you decided on buying more property in CA? Are you giving up on NYC?

[@farhatali2763]

Shelby aww stylish style different volg everything every ur view altra luxury fantastic u have magical voice ur Swiss hotel view fantastic perfect excellent thanks ur super volg. I can't not waiting next one.

[@rflaherty9410]

Loved this 0:57 Small correction though ‘Oxfordshire’ is an English county, not a town, with the capital being the city of Oxford. The English counties are similar to the US states (though I know you counties too but your version of counties are our version of boroughs) - across pond semantics!

[@21cgIN]

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[@fedegoma3597]

Well, I must say that's quite expensive for two weeks in Europe... but you chose two of the most expensive countries and cities around Europe: Zurich, Zermatt, London... I was actually shocked at the prices of the countryside in England... didn't think it was so touristic and expensive! For comparison, I did 10 days in Scotland with a camper and flight from Munich and it was already expensive, about 1500€ per person. So, by seeing 4600 per person and saying it's a reasonable price, I have my doubts... But of course it was a different kind of holiday and skying in Switzerland is for sure expensive as hell ahaha! At least double the price of other Alps location outside of Switzerland. Having said that, good for you that you can afford those trips 😊

[@olivialuvzpurplecows]

please do a similar one for croatia!!!

[@katymcwhirter]

The exchange rates are waaaaayyyyy better for Americans right now than they were in years past!

[@atlanticx100]

On your trip to London, you would have passed my town due to the Broken Bridge LOL.

[@kingpin81486]

Dean and Farmhouse are the best.

[@eprohoda]

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[@HeleniqueToday]

ummm... so you were toasting with a glass of champaign, and the dude was toasting with a... floppy... swatch... of grey vinyl...?? 🍾🥂👀

[@jj-if6it]

I see Lily in the background!

[@geeoheestohree]

If you know a bit of the in's and out's of the UK, you can save so much money and still have a wonderful experience. There's trains that go to any London Airport for £18-20, or for £16 by taking a National Express bus Accomodations to rent, yeah that's going to be expensive. Since you're there to see all the good things, honestly you wouldn't be able to avoid the prices that you paid for hotels. Food and drinks? Most bars have happy hour from 4pm to 8pm, most days of the week as well. And there's restaurants that have amazing and quality food where you don't have to spend £150 per person. But all in all, it depends on the income, which judging by your previous videos, spending almost £5k for you and "writing some of it off" is a bargain. I have friends that went to South Eastern Asian countries travelling for 6-8 months and spent £10-12k, and came back with amazing experiences.

[@SimplyElles]

Wow you certainly splashed the cash in England..certainly not on a budget 😮

[@enhunter82]

Go watch her European travel videos!! They were great!

[@TaylahLouiseBudgets]

Hehe try doing this from Australia. It cost us over $20k to spend 18 days in Italy and Greece 😅

[@MuhammadZubair-bj7uu]

Hello how are you and nice video 💯

[@JohnDoe-ld8nr]

Missed a good opportunity to use the term "Eurotrip" (like the movie) in the title.

[@enhunter82]

Will we be seeing any of your time in Croatia?

[@davidparnell1903]

Nice