Switzerland
Known for its luxurious brands, breathtaking alpine ranges and extensive grasslands, Switzerland continues to remain one of the most popular tourist destinations of Europe all year round. Whether you’re snowboarding in the Swiss alps in Winter or hiking the beautiful countryside in Summer, there is always a marvel to be experienced in Switzerland!
CHF
Europe
The money
The Swiss Franc has a reputation for being a safe haven or hard currency; it is often purchased during financial uncertainty due to its reliability and stability. Regularly used as a global reserve currency, the Swiss Franc is the sixth most traded currency in the world. All CHF banknotes feature the four national languages of Switzerland: Germany, Romansh, French, and Italian.
- Currency
- Swiss Franc
- Code
- CHF
- Symbol
- CHF
- One Australian dollar
- 0.5736 CHF
Bank notes
- 10 FR
- 20 FR
- 50 FR
- 100 FR
- 200 FR
- 1000 FR
Coins
- 5 centimes
- 10 centimes
- 20 centimes
- 50 centimes
- 1 FR
- 2 FR
- 5 FR
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Switzerland
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Franc | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 100 | A$174.34 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 3.2 | A$5.58 |
| Bottle of water | 3.35 | A$5.84 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 0.5736 CHF, our online rate as at 19 Sep 2026, 08:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
Before you go
- Be prepared to spend a lot of money! Switzerland is ranked as one of the most expensive countries in the world to both live and travel in. Ensure you bring a lot of extra money with you and consider a travel card before you go.
- Consider investing in a Swiss Travel Pass. The pass will make a lot of public transport free for you to use as well as reduce the ticket prices of certain cable cars or trains to sometimes 50% off. If you are planning to explore a lot of Switzerland, the pass will not only save you money, but also save you time and convenience!
- Carry your passport everywhere you go. It is a legal requirement of Switzerland to always have photo ID on you at all times. Police, ticket officers and hotel staff all have the right to ask for your ID to prove that you are a legal migrant.
- Do not waste money on bottled water. Switzerland has some of the cleanest and safest tap water on the planet, so there is no need to purchase bottled water. Tourists can even drink straight from a lake with no negative effects!
- Buy from local stores and markets. Switzerland is quite an expensive country as it is. Do not hurt your wallet even more by falling into the tourist traps of purchasing overpriced chocolates, watches or souvenirs. Go where the locals go and you will be able to get things for half the price!
- Be conscious of what language is spoken where. Switzerland has four national languages which are spoken in different regions of the country including German, Italian, French and Romansh so remember to greet locals accordingly. In saying that, most Swiss people can speak a fair quantity of English and German.
Switzerland, photographed
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Jungfraujoch — view full size
Jungfraujoch -
Matterhorn — view full size
Matterhorn -
Rhine Falls — view full size
Rhine Falls -
Chapel Bridge — view full size
Chapel Bridge -
Lake Geneva — view full size
Lake Geneva -
Schilthorn — view full size
Schilthorn
Order your CHF before you fly
Order online at today’s rate and collect it at the Ringwood counter, or have it delivered. The rate on this page is the rate we transact at.