Pizza can be a good choice, but not necessarily super cheap. Expect to pay about CHF 18-28 per 30cm pizza. We end up ordering a lot of pizza on our Swiss holidays to avoid sitting in a restaurant for two hours.
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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)
A known reason for some price differences is geographically discriminatory wholesale pricing, a scenario where product owners charge Swiss retailers higher wholesale prices than those they charge retailers in other markets. Sometimes this is done via local wholesalers that are given exclusivity to sell in Switzerland.
If you want pizza/pasta, salad, desert, water and a glass on wine, it's going to cost CHF50-60 per head. If you want meat dishes, the price goes up a lot (where a pizza might cost CHF18, a steak would be CHF45).
In Switzerland, the guest is not obliged to tip. In many restaurants, however, it is customary to pay a tip. This amounts to approximately 10 percent or it is rounded up to a round amount.
The tap water is safe to drink everywhere in Switzerland, including fountains. If not, there will be a sign saying so. It tastes like, well, water. Many people I know prefer tap water to bottled water, it's healthier because it contains more elements and hence has a richer taste.
The most commonly accepted payment options are cash, credit cards and debit cards. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere. The most common are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Maestro.
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.
In Switzerland, the guest is not obliged to tip. In many restaurants, however, it is customary to pay a tip. This amounts to approximately 10 percent or it is rounded up to a round amount.
Autumn/fall is the cheapest time to visit Switzerland! Book your flight and accommodation during the months of October and November to indulge in your own Swiss holiday. You can explore the cities and mountains which are relatively crowd free, as peak season only starts in December.