Mountain town in Valais, Switzerland
Cost of living in Zermatt
How much a month costs in Zermatt
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $6,030–9,050 (CHF5,000–7,500).
Prices in Zermatt
Typical 2026 ranges in CHF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CHF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CHF55–100 | $66–121 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CHF250–450 | $302–543 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CHF18–28 | $22–34 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CHF40–70 | $48–84 |
| Cappuccino | CHF4–6 | $4.8–7.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CHF7–10 | $8.4–12.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CHF3–9 | $3.6–10.9 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CHF20–35 | $24–42 |
| 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 Zermatt gives more quality of life per dollar than 0% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 11th 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 Zermatt
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 Zermatt?
About $3,620–4,710 on a lean budget, $6,030–9,050 for a comfortable month and $10,860–18,100 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Zermatt?
A local meal is CHF18–28 ($22–34); a mid-range restaurant is CHF40–70 ($48–84) 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
- Zermatt Tourism
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Air Zermatt
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.