How can I save money on food in Zurich?


How can I save money on food in Zurich?

  1. Bring a picnic. Restaurants are infamously expensive in Switzerland, a simple meal of pasta costing CHF 25 or more. ...
  2. Eat out for lunch, instead of dinner. ...
  3. Drink tap water. ...
  4. Don't leave a big tip – service is included. ...
  5. Eat vegetarian. ...
  6. Meat eaters – order sausage, not steak. ...
  7. Kids menu. ...
  8. Takeaway.


Why is food so expensive in Switzerland?

A known reason for some price differences is geographically discriminatory wholesale pricing, a scenario where product owners charge Swiss retailers higher wholesale prices than those they charge retailers in other markets. Sometimes this is done via local wholesalers that are given exclusivity to sell in Switzerland.


What is the average price of a meal in Zurich?

If you want pizza/pasta, salad, desert, water and a glass on wine, it's going to cost CHF50-60 per head. If you want meat dishes, the price goes up a lot (where a pizza might cost CHF18, a steak would be CHF45).


What food to buy in Switzerland?

Top 10 Must-try Foods and Drinks to Try in Switzerland (Updated)
  • Swiss Cheese Fondue. ...
  • Raclette. ...
  • Rösti. ...
  • Basel Flour Soup - Basler Mehlsuppe. ...
  • Alplermagronen. ...
  • Swiss Wine and Beer. ...
  • Hot Chocolate. ...
  • Glühwein - Spiced red wine.


How much is a lunch in Zurich?

Set lunchtime menus, at CHF 25 to 30, are less expensive than dinner. In the evening, you'll pay between CHF 20 and 50 for a main dish from an 'à la carte' menu. If you'd like to eat on a lower budget, then snack bars, take-aways or restaurants in department stores are suitable options.


How much is a pizza in Switzerland?

Pizza can be a good choice, but not necessarily super cheap. Expect to pay about CHF 18-28 per 30cm pizza. We end up ordering a lot of pizza on our Swiss holidays to avoid sitting in a restaurant for two hours.


What is a typical breakfast in Zurich?

In Switzerland, breakfast typically includes bread, butter or margarine, marmalade or honey, maybe some cheese or cereals, plus milk, cold or hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Lunch may be as simple as a sandwich or a birchermüesli or it could be a complete meal.


What does Switzerland eat the most of?

Generally speaking, basic food items include a huge selection of bread (white, whole wheat etc.), dairy products such as milk, yogurt, butter and - of course - a great variety of the world famous Swiss cheese. Also important are vegetables including beans, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, spinach etc.


In which month Switzerland is cheapest?

Autumn/fall is the cheapest time to visit Switzerland! Book your flight and accommodation during the months of October and November to indulge in your own Swiss holiday. You can explore the cities and mountains which are relatively crowd free, as peak season only starts in December.


Do you tip in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, the guest is not obliged to tip. In many restaurants, however, it is customary to pay a tip. This amounts to approximately 10 percent or it is rounded up to a round amount.