Town in Vaud, Switzerland
Cost of living in Montreux
How much a month costs in Montreux
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $5,430–7,840 (CHF4,500–6,500).
Prices in Montreux
Typical 2026 ranges in CHF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CHF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CHF1,800–2,800 | $2,170–3,380 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CHF1,400–2,000 | $1,690–2,410 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CHF45–80 | $54–97 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CHF180–350 | $217–422 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CHF15–25 | $18–30 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CHF35–60 | $42–72 |
| 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 | CHF3–5 | $3.6–6.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CHF20–35 | $24–42 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | CHF30–45 | $36–54 |
| Gym membership (month) | CHF70–110 | $84–133 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CHF20–45 | $24–54 |
Value for money: 2/100
A value score of 2/100 means Montreux gives more quality of life per dollar than 1% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 85/100. It's the 7th 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 Montreux
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 Montreux?
About $3,380–4,590 on a lean budget, $5,430–7,840 for a comfortable month and $10,260–16,890 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Montreux?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CHF1,800–2,800 ($2,170–3,380) a month in the center and CHF1,400–2,000 ($1,690–2,410) outside it.
How much does food cost in Montreux?
A local meal is CHF15–25 ($18–30); a mid-range restaurant is CHF35–60 ($42–72) per person.
Is Switzerland expensive?
Prices in Switzerland are about 112% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Montreux Riviera Tourism
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
- Hôpital Riviera-Chablais
- Montreux Oberland Bernois (MOB)
- CGN Lake Geneva boats
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.