They shared that they spent a total of ₹ 7.5 lakh on the trip for two people, including accommodation, transport, activities, food and miscellaneous expenses. A travel creator couple, Prakriti Arora and Ashish Kumar, recently shared a detailed breakdown of their expenses after spending three weeks travelling across Switzerland .
In a video shared on Instagram, the couple revealed that accommodation was their biggest expense, costing an average of ₹ 17,000 per night for two. They stayed at six properties across Airbnb , Home Exchange and a hotel during their 21-day trip.
Their next major expense was a 15-day Flexi Swiss Travel Pass, which cost ₹ 1,10,700. The pair shared that activities and experiences accounted for another ₹ 97,300. They spent ₹ 1,48,000 on food for two. Moved every corner of Switzerland and still came home with a savings of ₹ 25,00,000,” commented another.
The pass allowed them to use unlimited trains, buses and boat cruises, along with gondolas and discounted activities. Their itinerary included Alpine coaster rides, activities at Grindelwald First and bike rides in Appenzell. For food, the couple shared that they relied on groceries and ready-to-eat meals from supermarkets. In the caption of the post, the couple also shared several tips for travellers looking to reduce expenses in Switzerland. They recommended using Home Exchange for cheaper accommodation, avoiding frequent restaurant meals and buying ready-to-eat food from supermarkets. They also suggested getting a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card, carrying a refillable bottle to use Switzerland’s free water fountains, and shopping at Lidl or Migros M Budget for cheaper groceries. And lastly, they recommended booking accommodation that offers a guest pass. “I actually did better. I got a job in Geneva, stayed there for six months, moved around Switzerland with prebooked cheap weekend and holiday tickets.
The couple also opted for a first-class upgrade on the Bernina Express for ₹ 18,000, describing it as a way to enjoy “main character vibes” during the journey.
