8 francs for an espresso or a beer, 25 francs for a Margherita pizza - author Jakob Breitwieser seems to be in the upper echelons of gastronomy in Switzerland. One commentator agrees that he paid 18 francs for a kebab in Lenzerheide and another estimates the weekly grocery bill for a family of four at 300 to 400 francs. Sure, you can find that for the price, but it can also be a lot cheaper. In the comments column, some people express the hope that the price panic will deter some savers from riding to the Swiss Alps.

There are other interesting tips that locals can also take note of, such as the money-saving SBB tickets and free bike transportation if it is stowed in a bag. Overnight offers with a lift ticket included are particularly worthwhile - in some cases even cheaper than the day ticket alone, which is why someone sometimes checks in at the campsite in the morning, picks up the day ticket and rides home again in the evening.

At least as interesting as Breitwieser's ten tips for a budget-friendly trip to Switzerland are the comments, which range from pity and indignation to even more original budget hacks (Tinder instead of Airbnb) and contain everything you could ever want to read about your own country.

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