Switzerland
Is the cost of living in Switzerland high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Switzerland, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Switzerland is generally higher than in other European countries. Renting in Switzerland is also more expensive than in other regions of Europe. Places like Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne have particularly high costs of living; costs that are even higher than the national average. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Switzerland will cost you around 800 USD on average, whereas a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost up to 1200 USD. Eating out at a moderately priced restaurant in Switzerland would cost around 40 USD for a meal for two without alcohol," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Switzerland.
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- Is there a lot of crime in Switzerland?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Switzerland accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Switzerland like?
- What are healthcare services like in Switzerland?
- What are medical services in Switzerland like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Switzerland?
- What are emergency services like in Switzerland?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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- How are local medical facilities in Switzerland?
- As a foreigner living in Switzerland, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
Is the cost of living in Switzerland high?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
