Germany, paid in CHF.
Europe's largest economy, and cheaper to travel than its neighbors to the west and south.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +0.5%. Local prices: +2.6%.
- Lean
- CHF 59
- Comfort
- CHF 278
The short answerIn CHF, as of November 12, 2026
Germany: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in CHF (Swiss franc) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (−1.5%). The exchange rate on its own moved +0.5%, and prices in the country rose +2.6%. A mid-range day costs about CHF 126 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+10.7%) and SEK did worst (−2.5%).
What CHF buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$222+10.7%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,452+10.5%
- South African randR 2,523+9.6%
- British pound£114+6.2%
- UAE dirhamAED 557+6.0%
- Singapore dollarS$195+5.4%
- US dollar$152+5.4%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,827+4.0%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$273+3.9%
- Canadian dollarC$216+2.8%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,190+2.7%
- Indian rupee₹14,200+0.7%
- Brazilian realR$847+0.4%
- Japanese yen¥24,300+0.4%
- Danish kronekr 1,024−0.9%
- Swiss francCHF 126−1.5%
- Swedish kronakr 1,515−2.5%
Booking a trip: Germany
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