The largest and most populous city in Switzerland is Zurich. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Zurich is located on the shores of Lake Zurich, where the Limmat River begins. You should pay for services and goods in Zurich in Swiss francs (CHF). You can also use euros, but you will receive change in francs and at an unfavorable exchange rate.
Tourist accommodation
Living in Zurich is difficult for travelers with financial disabilities. This is a city for business people, where the banking audience gathers. Therefore, living costs are high here. There are hostels in Zurich, but they are expensive. In general, the cost of living in the city is on par with Oslo and Stockholm. Prices reach their maximum in summer.
A room in an inexpensive hotel costs 130-150 Swiss francs. You can rent a room in a 5 * hotel for a day for 260-300 francs. Accommodation in a luxury hotel will cost from 3000 francs per day. During the year, prices for hotel rooms may decline, but it is difficult to predict their decline in advance. The dynamics of prices is greatly influenced by business events held in the city.
The average cost is 100 francs per day per person. In this case, you can count on accommodation in an inexpensive hotel, small entertainment and a visit to budget cafes. A more comfortable stay in Zurich will cost from 150 francs per day per person.
Excursions in Zurich
The city has many museums and architectural landmarks. In museums, you can see a mixture of modernity and antiquity. Tourists visit the Salvador Dali Museum, the Kunsthaus, the Rietberg Museum, the Money Museum and other places.
Life is in full swing in Zurich not only during the day but also at night. Vacationers will find discos, nightclubs, restaurants and bars for every taste and budget. A walking tour of the city lasts 2 hours and costs 150 euros. A group tour of Zurich by bus will cost 32 euros per person. Tourists are offered an excursion tour along the Zurich-Bern route, costing from 300 euros. You can take a sightseeing trip around the city by tram for 22 euros.
Food in Zurich
Not very high prices are observed in small eateries in the city. There you can order hot dogs, sandwiches, buns and other fast food. Such food will cost about 8 francs per person. You can dine in a good restaurant from 75 francs. Dine at an inexpensive cafe costs about 30 francs. A bottle of wine in a Zurich store costs 5-10 francs.
