Cost of Living Switzerland (Detailed Breakdown)

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    Switzerland is known for being one of the most expensive countries in the world. But how much do you really need to earn to live comfortably in Switzerland? In this video I breakdown the cost of living in Switzerland by looking at the cost of living in major Swiss cities including Zurich, Geneva and Bern. I have broken down the video into the following nine sections:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:42 - Salaries in Switzerland
    2:40 - Housing/Accommodation Cost
    4:25 - Entertainment and Recreation
    6:25 - Groceries
    7:01 - Healthcare Costs
    8:08 - Child Related Costs (schools and daycare)
    8:44 - Transportation Expenses
    9:40 - Summary (total cost of living)
    For a more detailed breakdown of the cost of living checkout my website at:
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    Salaries in Switzerland video: • Salaries in Switzerland

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  • @anastasiiaaverkova4204
    @anastasiiaaverkova4204 2 роки тому

    Great video, useful information! Thank you!

  • @zeekmathis9801
    @zeekmathis9801 2 роки тому

    Great video buddy. Very informative and meticulous.

  • @sanjivkumarpandey3823
    @sanjivkumarpandey3823 2 роки тому +3

    Great video , accurate information 👍 , thanks bro❤️

  • @vif5475
    @vif5475 2 роки тому

    Excellent video!

  • @grm_prxnce1243
    @grm_prxnce1243 Рік тому

    Helped so much very Well spoken

  • @poojamandawale5502
    @poojamandawale5502 Рік тому

    Great! Thanks 🎉

  • @mariusrustin
    @mariusrustin Рік тому

    Great video bro

  • @user-le8ld5fj1y
    @user-le8ld5fj1y 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you very much for the explanation about life in Switzerland سويسرا Is going to Switzerland to work in simple professions such as restaurants or hotels very difficult?

  • @muhammadkhoso2867
    @muhammadkhoso2867 2 роки тому +1

    Good work

  • @danielwonderley6817
    @danielwonderley6817 2 роки тому +3

    Switzerland is a great country I’d love to live in Lucerne well worth a visit

  • @LisaCulton
    @LisaCulton 2 роки тому +58

    I would suggest to avoid living in the big cities and come out here to the agglo. Expenses like rent are much more reasonable.

    • @vikasachh
      @vikasachh 2 роки тому +4

      Which agglo would you recommend to live in for a family of 3 if your job is in Zurich?

    • @LisaCulton
      @LisaCulton 2 роки тому +3

      @@vikasachh I'm not familiar with that area, but if you have children, you need to take the school or daycare/ after school program into consideration. I live in my particular town because the schools have a mid-day lunch program and after school program until 6 pm and those things are not offered everywhere, not by far.

    • @vikasachh
      @vikasachh 2 роки тому

      @@LisaCulton Thank you.

    • @LisaCulton
      @LisaCulton 2 роки тому

      @@vikasachh I guess my point is that some things are more important that just costs and level of taxation. For example, I live in a (relatively) high tax area by Swiss standards, but I have access to services that I wouldn't have in the nearest towns with lower taxes. I hope this helps.

    • @vikasachh
      @vikasachh 2 роки тому +1

      @@LisaCulton It does. Thank you. We are in the midst of evaluating a job opportunity and find your videos and videos like these immensely helpful in educating ourselves about swiss life. Its a great opportunity to explore swiss and euro life but also a little nerve wrecking to shift base to a foreign country.

  • @Fathimathsadiya11
    @Fathimathsadiya11 Рік тому +1

    Hi there! Great video :)
    I would like to know how much is the basic salary for interior designers in Switzerland?!

  • @muhammadkhoso2867
    @muhammadkhoso2867 2 роки тому +15

    Your videos are so precise, comprehensive informative and helpful
    Kindly prepare videos on Poland , Czech Republic, Slavonia as well

    • @ExpatWell
      @ExpatWell  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot I do plan on publishing a few on Poland soon

    • @Bonn5656
      @Bonn5656 11 місяців тому

      Where is Slavonia??😊

  • @alirad8996
    @alirad8996 Рік тому

    thank you

  • @iverson1987da
    @iverson1987da 2 роки тому

    Hello man, really great videos you made. Every detail and info that are important, thank you for that !! My sister lives in Geneve for 4 years(and she cant give me this much info, haha), and im going to help her about moving and kids, im going to stay there 2 or 3 months. I need one information if you now of course, because i dont have EU passport, can I work for uber eats in Geneve that 2-3 months ?! Can I sing up for that job and get work permit or i need to have work permit before ?! Grateful in advance, all the best.

    • @ExpatWell
      @ExpatWell  2 роки тому +1

      Without an EU passport it is difficult to work in Switzerland for such a short period of time. The only two options I can think of would be to either work remotely like a digital nomad for example doing freelance work you can probably find something matching your skill set on platforms like up work or to work as an au pair since this allows you to work in Switzerland as a non Swiss/EU/EFTA national for a short period of time. Although judging by your youtube account name you might be over the age limit for this type of work permit.

    • @iverson1987da
      @iverson1987da 2 роки тому

      @@ExpatWell Thank you very much for the answer. I will find something then and maybe stay for longer period.

  • @LooseyGoosey4573
    @LooseyGoosey4573 10 місяців тому

    For witch country you need to pay taxes if you live for example in France and work in Switzerland ? No douple taxation ?

  • @RetoHartinger
    @RetoHartinger 11 місяців тому +5

    Amazing how accurate your price estimates are. But as a single person I would suggest one needs at least 4500 per month a student can live with about 200 per month because there are so many advantage they get.

    • @techteam3111
      @techteam3111 10 місяців тому

      A foreigner who is a student can living with about $200 a month? Is the 4500, rent inclusive?

    • @oscarfunnyvideos
      @oscarfunnyvideos 10 місяців тому

      @@techteam3111 2000 per month. Rent would be 800-1000 chf per month for a student

    • @andhdc
      @andhdc 9 місяців тому +1

      Does this estimate of 4500 include rent?

    • @ilovesuisse1
      @ilovesuisse1 9 місяців тому +2

      I’m Swiss, i own my own apartment, i’m retired, i live on 2000 francs per month. If i can manage on that, people who earn 3 to 4 times more in a month should be able to manage pretty well.

    • @RetoHartinger
      @RetoHartinger 8 місяців тому

      yes @@andhdc

  • @plotarmour1471
    @plotarmour1471 2 роки тому +1

    Im 22,as a truck driver is worth working in switcherland?

  • @jaclynbacksavile9674
    @jaclynbacksavile9674 2 роки тому +2

    how about utility fees, taxes, and the internet? also mobile phone sim card plan price?

    • @patrickalbrecht2385
      @patrickalbrecht2385 2 роки тому +3

      * Utility is included in the rent so for the 1 bed room apartment you can expect it to be around 150-250$
      * Taxes depend on your income but I would say below 100k it's max 10% of you gross income.
      * Internet costs you around 40-80/month
      * mobile plan can start at 20 but than not much is included, I would say an all-in flat rate starts at 60.

  • @Zolozolo121
    @Zolozolo121 2 роки тому

    Can you give a tour of your home, and it's rent?

  • @gonzo5795
    @gonzo5795 2 роки тому +1

    Please, understand, we are in trouble now ,and its only going to get, better, I hope ?? Well God bless you all.

  • @rkw2917
    @rkw2917 Рік тому +6

    The rent stated is going to be very low if you are living anywhere near one of the major cities

    • @Yuu_7360
      @Yuu_7360 Рік тому

      Can a remotely working employee live in a small town comfortably.

    • @rkw2917
      @rkw2917 Рік тому +1

      @@Yuu_7360 Switzerland is a small country.
      There are some areas that are out of commuting distance to the major centers.
      But you will still want a substantial salary to live anywhere in CH

  • @annielin2894
    @annielin2894 2 роки тому +1

    Hello I am your new subscriber how does one US citizen move to Switzerland and live there permanently?

  • @mukeshbhati9669
    @mukeshbhati9669 2 роки тому

    Sir what us labor salary in Switzerland

  • @jannabil3166
    @jannabil3166 2 роки тому +7

    I had an interview with a swiss company in Basel for chemist position. I have two masters but the job does not require two masters. I'm going to have my second round interview next week and they like to know from mey salary expectation. I can see the living expenses are much he higher than in Belgium. But, i would like to know what is the salary range for chemist with 8 years experience. Is there a reliable source to give such is information? On internat, i see it is wide range from 91k to 300k
    .

    • @vsbb13
      @vsbb13 2 роки тому +3

      I would ask the company the allowed salary range and ask for a good enough salary
      Like if their range is from 110-140 ask 135 or something like that

  • @teachingnepal6276
    @teachingnepal6276 3 роки тому +4

    I have a dream to live in switzerland for a month..thank you for the video..love from Nepal

    • @ExpatWell
      @ExpatWell  3 роки тому

      I hope you get the opportunity to fulfill your dream. Thanks for the comment

    • @LisaCulton
      @LisaCulton 2 роки тому +1

      You'll like it.

    • @itsninni4115
      @itsninni4115 2 роки тому +1

      Me im here and is nice but ..have big costs.
      And good strong rules..no kidding here 😂

    • @pheberejas3327
      @pheberejas3327 Рік тому

      ​@@itsninni4115Hi may I know how are the people there in general think about expats/immigrants in the country? Afe they welcoming?

  • @user-gu7rm3rf8c
    @user-gu7rm3rf8c 2 місяці тому

    Swiss per capital is high due to big corporations are there and they made most of money. Not Swiss people

  • @ahmadhuseynli2073
    @ahmadhuseynli2073 Рік тому

    I live in Doha. I pay 3,000 for 3 bedrooms. Not in the city center. So Switzerland is fine for me.

  • @gentlolosai4799
    @gentlolosai4799 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this work. Cappuccino for 5 Eur, Milan 1,50 Eur, this means a lot.

  • @shahwali2387
    @shahwali2387 2 роки тому

    what about IT Jobs and Switzerland and easy to get or difficult?

    • @ExpatWell
      @ExpatWell  2 роки тому

      If you are from a EU/EFTA country it is pretty straightforward but if you are from outside of Europe it can be a bit more challenging because the employer needs to prove to the cantonal authorities that there are no EU/EFTA citizens suitable for the job. I am making a dedicated video about working in the IT sector in different European countries which should be published sometime next week.

  • @AngelasTravelAdventures
    @AngelasTravelAdventures 2 роки тому +8

    I visited Switzerland several times years ago ( my ex worked in Argon) and I fell in love with the country.
    I'd love to move there, ( currently an American expat living in Saudi Arabia). I'm in the medical field, Respiratory care Practitioner 18 years now. I don't know German but desire to learn. How hard is it , if your native language is English?

    • @aswadsyednaz3073
      @aswadsyednaz3073 2 роки тому

      Hi,I am not a native german speaker neither an english one but I am learning german to go to switzerland one day. To get to a point where you can speak fluently and at an advanced level the average time of study is around 700H.
      Lets say that you sped 2h a day studying german. It will take you 700/60 ,which is around 12 months (a year) and 2 years if you study 1h a day.

    • @annbiscuit2235
      @annbiscuit2235 Рік тому

      I am swiss and I can tell you now that the local language is German with a huge dialect. Its almost a different language all together in its oral form but not written. I suggest you finalise some German courses there so you can familiarise yourself with the differences between German and Swiss German and then ideally speak both.

    • @brahmaistrash.indiaisatoil5292
      @brahmaistrash.indiaisatoil5292 11 місяців тому

      You could be earning more money if you spent one year studying in your field instead of wasting your time studying a useless language

  • @MihaiCostiug
    @MihaiCostiug 4 місяці тому

    30% more expensive than Singapore? That's quite expensive, but things have changed a lot in the past few years.

  • @tryagainmuppet
    @tryagainmuppet Рік тому

    So what would be a good Salary for and expat with a family of 4 in Switzerland to cover everything and have a decent lifestyle

    • @rkw2917
      @rkw2917 Рік тому

      You would want about 150k minimum

    • @politikus7947
      @politikus7947 Рік тому +2

      @@rkw2917 lol no.. my family lives with 85k comfortable with travelling multiple times a year, having a great car, not saving on food. With 150k you’re upper middle class

    • @pheberejas3327
      @pheberejas3327 Рік тому

      ​@@politikus7947Thanks for your comment. It's giving me hope somehow that I can reach my dream of migrating to Switzerland.

  • @yosefmohamed6161
    @yosefmohamed6161 2 роки тому

    Sorry sir but I want ask u question I am civil engineer from Egypt what is salary in Switzerland for civil engineer??

  • @EyesWideOpenTruth
    @EyesWideOpenTruth 2 роки тому +3

    $14 for a Big Mac 🍔 and fries 🍟
    I’m no longer gonna complain about McDonalds ever again here in USA 🇺🇸

  • @vazwan
    @vazwan 2 роки тому

    my god. to live in swiss cost a lot of money . I buy half a kilo Hicken filet in Australia equal to 3 swiss franc whole roasted chicken = 6 swiss franc a kilo apples 2 s f water. 2 kilos of water melon for one swiss franc salmon fish 20 swiss franc per kilo.

  • @jroar123
    @jroar123 7 місяців тому

    So if you were on Social Security at $2,200 per month, where in Western Europe would you consider affordable?

  • @maxime_vhw
    @maxime_vhw 10 місяців тому

    100usd a month for gym? damn that 5 times higher

  • @akshayshete787
    @akshayshete787 2 роки тому +3

    What is income tax rate there ?

    • @ExpatWell
      @ExpatWell  2 роки тому +1

      It depends on how much you earn and in where you live. At the federal level, personal income tax rates are progressive and the maximum income tax rate is 11.5%. Besides the federal income tax, also cantonal and municipal taxes have to be paid at the cantonal and municipal level. Income tax in Switzerland is low compared to other countries in Western Europe. I have included an overview of how the taxes compare to other countries in Europe in this video ua-cam.com/video/epZAJCkJaDk/v-deo.html

  • @muffemod
    @muffemod Рік тому

    Rent is so cheap in Switzerland 😭

  • @luceinosuh6289
    @luceinosuh6289 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video, is it easy getting a job in Switzerland if you are an asylum seeker

    • @ExpatWell
      @ExpatWell  2 роки тому +1

      After allocation to a canton, asylum applicants can request permission to work but they are subject to the precedence of domestic employees. According to statistics published by the SEM, 9% of asylum seekers between 18 and 65 years old are active on the labour market

  • @politikus7947
    @politikus7947 Рік тому

    this is ridiculous - where the heck do you buy your food and coffee… You definitely can live cheaper

    • @moonrohinsky6469
      @moonrohinsky6469 6 місяців тому

      Hello, I’m travelling to Fribourg for 3 months, any advice on how to spend less than 2000CHF ? (where to eat, rent, mobile plan etc)

  • @asadnasiri8304
    @asadnasiri8304 3 роки тому

    I am a refugee when I come how many mony give me in a month in camp

    • @ExpatWell
      @ExpatWell  3 роки тому +6

      I am not a specialist on the refugee process in Switzerland. However according to reports refugees in Switzerland on average receive 1,200 Swiss francs ($1,240) per person per month. This is much higher than most other countries in Europe. Once you have been formally granted asylum you will be entitled to work in Switzerland which will allow you to earn the salaries that I outlined in my Salaries in Switzerland video. I hope that the situation improves in your home country and that you are able to find a safe place to live.

    • @chrisgoodbye-altersarmut3736
      @chrisgoodbye-altersarmut3736 2 роки тому +23

      @@ExpatWell A real refugee (who needs help) would never ask first how much money he will receive. Sad.

    • @thedominikss11
      @thedominikss11 2 роки тому +5

      In Europe we have to work not sit on social welfare

    • @Toonzy1000
      @Toonzy1000 2 роки тому +3

      @@thedominikss11 tell that to leftists governments who betray their population

    • @kylmorevoss
      @kylmorevoss 2 роки тому

      They wont let u step in SWISS!!!!