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What is the average cost of housing in Switzerland?
If you are thinking about moving to Switzerland, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...
"About the same as in the San Francisco Bay Area. A nice small (100 sq. meters) ski chalet is about USD 450,000. I think that's because it is in a tourist area. I know that some places of comparable size are less expensive in Interlaken," remarked another expat in Wengen, Switzerland.
"The average cost of housing in Switzerland is generally quite high, with the most expensive cities such as Zurich, Geneva, and Basel costing significantly more than the national average. Housing costs are affected by location, so prices can also vary greatly according to the size of the property, its condition and the availability of services such as shops and transport in the local area. The cost of renting accommodation in Switzerland is often more affordable than buying property, although even this can be relatively expensive compared to other countries," said a member in Switzerland.
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What is the average cost of housing in Switzerland?
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