How much does a trip to Zurich cost
A week in Zurich runs roughly $1146–$3855 per person, including the flight from Moscow.
Flights from Moscow
Round-trip now from$396
Cheapest in October — $396
Indicative cached price. Tap the button for live fares.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Zurich Highlights City Tour
Guided walking tour of key historic landmarks
Zurich Top Attractions & Museums Pass
Priority entrance tickets to top monuments
Zurich Traditional Food & Wine Tour
Taste authentic local dishes and street food
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Zurich is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Use Zurich's efficient public transit with a Swiss Travel Pass or a day pass for unlimited travel. Buy your tickets via the SBB mobile app and ensure you validate them at machines to avoid hefty fines. The contactless payment feature makes it easy and quick to navigate the city without cash woes.
On-the-ground prices updated: 2026-09-01
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $396 | $396 | $396 |
| Food | $362 | $829 | $1657 |
| Transit | $119 | $119 | $119 |
| Stay | $266 | $735 | $1680 |
| eSIM | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Total per person | $1146 | $2082 | $3855 |
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- Itinerary
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FAQ
- How much money to bring to Zurich for a week?
- A week in Zurich costs roughly $1146–$3855 per person, including the round-trip flight from Moscow.
- When is it cheaper to fly to Zurich?
- The cheapest month to fly is October — round-trip from about $396 from Moscow.
- How much is a flight to Zurich?
- Right now a round-trip Moscow–Zurich starts around $396. This is an indicative cached price; tap “Find flights” for live fares.
- Is food and transit expensive in Zurich?
- Food runs $52–$237 a day and city transit about $17. Use Zurich's efficient public transit with a Swiss Travel Pass or a day pass for unlimited travel. Buy your tickets via the SBB mobile app and ensure you validate them at machines to avoid hefty fines. The contactless payment feature makes it easy and quick to navigate the city without cash woes.