Expat Exchange
Free MembershipSign In
Snowfall on Lake Zurich, Switzerland

Is the cost of living in Switzerland high?

Answer this Question

Allianz Care
Allianz Care
Allianz Care
Allianz Care

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," remarked another expat in Switzerland.

Other Questions:

Is the cost of living in Switzerland high?

If you live in Switzerland, newcomers to Switzerland would love to hear your answer to this question:

If your answer relates to a specific city or town in Switzerland, please include the name of the city/town below:


About the Author

Betsy Burlingame 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.

Snowfall on Lake Zurich, Switzerland

William Russell
William Russell

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
Get Quote

William RussellWilliam Russell

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
Get Quote

Contribute to Switzerland Network Contribute
Help others in Switzerland by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Switzerland.

Allianz Care
Allianz Care

Copyright 1997-2024 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal