How much does a meal cost in Switzerland?

How much should I budget for food in Switzerland? If you eat out every meal during your Switzerland trip, I would budget about CHF 25-35 for lunch and CHF 40-50 for dinner per person including drinks. If you picnic, I would budget about CHF 10-15 per person per meal.



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For budget travelers, you can expect to spend around $70 to $100 per day in Switzerland. This includes staying in budget accommodations, eating at budget restaurants, and using public transportation. For mid-range travelers, you can expect to spend around $200 to $300 per day.

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Switzerland and Norway are the most expensive countries I have visited. Food and lodging are high in both. In both countries, very noticeable higher cost of restaurant meals and alcoholic beverages.

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East Switzerland: Average coffee price is 4.17 Swiss Francs (7.1 minutes of work) Central Switzerland: Average coffee price is 4.20 Swiss Francs (6.8 minutes of work) Northwest Switzerland: Average coffee price is 4.29 Swiss Francs (6.7 minutes of work)

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As a rough answer: In a self service restaurant such as a Manora, which are in the Manor Department stores, lunch for two with salad and main course, water and coffee is around 25frs. A nice dinner - three courses - in a good restaurant will run you anything from 50-100frs including a glass or two of wine.

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Meal times Lunch is usually served between noon and 2 pm, and even a little earlier at some restaurants. Dinner is usually served from 6 pm to 9.30 pm. Many restaurants and pubs, especially in the cities, also offer continuous (11 am-10 pm) hot dishes.

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Found out here the best time to visit Switzerland. Generally, the best time to visit Switzerland is in the spring/early summer and in the early fall, April through June or September and October. This is when you're unlikely to battle thick tourist crowds and enjoy some of the most pleasant weather.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning How much money will you need for your trip to Switzerland? You should plan to spend around Sfr259 ($285) per day on your vacation in Switzerland, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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As you plan your travel to Switzerland, think about how you'll pay for those special unexpected moments. Credit cards are best for major purchases, but you'll need to plan for some small day-to-day items and incidentals. In other words—carry some cash.

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