Mountain town in Graubünden, Switzerland
Cost of living in St. Moritz
How much a month costs in St. Moritz
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $6,640–9,650 (CHF5,500–8,000).
Prices in St. Moritz
Typical 2026 ranges in CHF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CHF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CHF60–110 | $72–133 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CHF300–600 | $362–724 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CHF18–30 | $22–36 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CHF45–80 | $54–97 |
| Cappuccino | CHF5–7 | $6.0–8.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CHF7–11 | $8.4–13.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CHF3–6 | $3.6–7.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CHF25–45 | $30–54 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CHF20–45 | $24–54 |
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 St. Moritz
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 St. Moritz?
About $3,860–5,070 on a lean budget, $6,640–9,650 for a comfortable month and $12,070–24,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in St. Moritz?
A local meal is CHF18–30 ($22–36); a mid-range restaurant is CHF45–80 ($54–97) 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
- St. Moritz Tourism
- Rhaetian Railway (RhB)
- SBB
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.