Luzern, Schweiz -- Lucerne, Switzerland

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Located less than an hour south of Zürich, Luzern is famous for its medieval covered bridge and Lion Monument.

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Swiss Franc Coins
The big one is 5 Fr., or about $5.20.

Burger King menu Luzern
A cheeseburger here costs Fr. 3.90, or almost $4. Luzern is cheaper overall than cities like Zürich, where a cheeseburger costs Fr. 4.20.
High salaries, little competition, an obsession for quality, and a desire to keep the arrogant Germans out make Switzerland seem extremely expensive for outsiders.