What do I need to know before moving to Switzerland?

"It is important to be aware that there are four official languages of Switzerland: German, French, Italian, and Romantsch. Depending on where you are moving to, language proficiency may be important to learn before relocation. Moreover, Switzerland is a highly regulated country, with a lot of paperwork and fees required for administrative procedures. Expats should familiarise themselves with the rules and regulations before moving. Additionally, the cost of living in Switzerland can be quite high. To help manage these costs, some employers may provide cost of living compensation packages. Furthermore, Swiss health care is world class, but expats should be aware of the requirements necessary to be eligible to use the system. Finally, Swiss culture is rooted in tradition, while at the same time being open to the world, making it a great country to move to," said another expat in Switzerland.

"Keep in mind: - There is no free choice of school for your children, unless you are willing and able to pay for (expensive) private schools. Your children will usually go to school in the quarter you live. If you have specific school preferences for your kids, take this into consideration in the neighborhood choice. - Not only property prices vary highly between city and countryside, and between the various cantons. Also taxes and costs for (mandatory!) health insurance may vary a lot. Example: the canton of Zug may sound very attractive at first sight, because of the extremely low taxes. You'll quickly find out that this is (more than) compensated by prices for housing. Check out tax and health insurance rates at www.comparis.ch," wrote a member who made the move to Olten, Switzerland.

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