Zurich can also be covered by budget travellers
You could visit an expensive city like Zurich even if you are on a budget with some proper planning.
1.You could avoid eating in restraurants,instead pick up foods like bakery products or salads in stores like Migros(you also get amazing cheese there).Some migro stores also have a low priced eating joint.
2.Stay at dormetories or at bed and breakfast places
3.The public transport is good in Switzerland and so take a pass before hand which covers,buses,trains and ferries. The trip to Schauffhausen water falls and The stay at IPR Guest house


visually rich nights in winter
Fluntern: Old public house
Vaduz: The Red House
Paradeplatz: Atrium around Christmas time