Zurich, Switzerland
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Zurich, Switzerland: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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76%
Quality of life -
94%
Cost of living -
75%
Connectivity -
81%
Weather
75
Currency | CHF |
Population (in millions) | 1.4 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 1 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 20% more expensive |
Best neighborhood to stay | Seefeld, Zurich 8 |
Number of museums and galleries | 80 |
Top selling local beer | Hefeweizen |
Most popular local dish | Rösti |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Lake Zurich, Old Town, Grossmünster Church |
Discount airline | Swiss |
Major airline | Swiss Airlines |
Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
Primary train stations | Zurich Hauptbahnhof, Zurich Oerlikon, Zurich Stadelhofen |
Primary airports | Zurich Airport, Kloten Airport, and St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport |
Best rental car company | Hertz |
Used car costs | 25000 CHF |
Apple store addresses | Bahnhofstrasse 5, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
Power socket type | C,F |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | Digitec |
Best internet carrier | Swisscom |
Primary cellular carrier | Swisscom |
Average monthly cost for internet | 80 CHF |
The best drug store | Coop |
Best restaurant chain | Hiltl |
The best grocery store | Coop |
The most popular fashion brand | H&M |
GDP per capita | $83,845 / year |
Average annual income | $100,000 |
Sales tax rate | 7.7% |
Income tax rate | 24.2% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Average mortgage rate | 1.5% |
Suggested ATM take out | 200 CHF |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | UBS |
Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 117 (police), 144 (ambulance), 118 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 1,845 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 11 |
Main religion | Protestant |
76%
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81%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
103%
Property to income -
19%
Crime -
73%
Healthcare -
81%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | CHF 6,380 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.92% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | CHF 2,772 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | CHF 31,644 |
94%
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Purchasing Power
117%
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Rent
65%
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Food
116%
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Restaurant
116%
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Workspace
19%
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Transport
34%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | CHF 2,180.83 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | CHF 1,630.98 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | CHF 4,000.92 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | CHF 2,801.45 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | CHF 39.06 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | CHF 1.68 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CHF 2.99 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | CHF 5.98 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | CHF 25.80 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | CHF 1.31 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | CHF 13.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | CHF 2.03 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 2.76 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | CHF 8.99 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | CHF 26.12 |
Apples (1kg) | CHF 3.59 |
Oranges (1kg) | CHF 3.01 |
Potato (1kg) | CHF 2.42 |
Lettuce (1 head) | CHF 2.22 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | CHF 3.26 |
Tomato (1kg) | CHF 4.37 |
Banana (1kg) | CHF 2.66 |
Onion (1kg) | CHF 2.24 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | CHF 50.09 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | CHF 25.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | CHF 120.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CHF 15.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | CHF 8.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 7.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 4.38 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | CHF 4.08 |
Cappuccino (regular) | CHF 5.30 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CHF 252.95 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CHF 0.42 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CHF 50.98 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CHF 87.06 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CHF 39.06 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | CHF 20.00 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | CHF 4.40 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | CHF 100.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | CHF 2.08 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CHF 32,150.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | CHF 30,831.36 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | CHF 7.00 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | CHF 5.00 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | CHF 80.00 |