Mountain town in Bern, Switzerland
Cost of living in Grindelwald
How much a month costs in Grindelwald
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $5,430–7,840 (CHF4,500–6,500).
Prices in Grindelwald
Typical 2026 ranges in CHF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CHF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CHF45–90 | $54–109 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CHF180–350 | $217–422 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CHF16–26 | $19–31 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CHF38–65 | $46–78 |
| Cappuccino | CHF4–6 | $4.8–7.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CHF6–9 | $7.2–10.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CHF3–6 | $3.6–7.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CHF20–45 | $24–54 |
Value for money: 1/100
A value score of 1/100 means Grindelwald gives more quality of life per dollar than 0% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 8th most affordable of 12 places we cover in Switzerland.
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Cost of living across Switzerland
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lugano | $4,830–7,000 | 3/100 |
| Interlaken | $5,070–7,000 | 3/100 |
| Lucerne | $5,190–7,240 | 2/100 |
| Bern | $5,190–7,240 | 2/100 |
| Lausanne | $5,190–7,240 | 1/100 |
| Basel | $5,310–7,480 | 2/100 |
| Grindelwald | $5,430–7,840 | 1/100 |
| Montreux | $5,430–7,840 | 2/100 |
| Zurich | $5,790–7,840 | 1/100 |
| Geneva | $6,030–8,210 | — |
| Zermatt | $6,030–9,050 | 1/100 |
| St. Moritz | $6,640–9,650 | — |
Cheaper alternatives to Grindelwald
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Grindelwald?
About $3,260–4,220 on a lean budget, $5,430–7,840 for a comfortable month and $9,650–15,690 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Grindelwald?
A local meal is CHF16–26 ($19–31); a mid-range restaurant is CHF38–65 ($46–78) per person.
Is Switzerland expensive?
Prices in Switzerland are about 112% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.