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Day-to-day Living in Switzerland

Rental properties

In many regions, it is extremely difficult to find affordable accommodation, especially in cities. Accommodation that is rented is usually completely unfurnished in every respect. In cities, rental accommodation mainly consists of apartments.

It is usually best to go through a real estate agent as they will have the best properties available to rent. However, estate agent costs are usually high. To rent a property, you will require evidence of your employment, your residence permit and proof of your income. The deposit required is usually equivalent to three months rent.

Properties to buy

Foreign nationals are allowed to buy residential property in Switzerland, although there are restrictions on the location and type of property that can be purchased. It is best to check with the British embassy in Switzerland about these restrictions.

Real estate prices are high in Switzerland, although it does vary considerably between regions and within cities. When you are buying a property, an initial deposit of around 10% of the purchase price is usually required.

Mortgage facilities are available to residents from Swiss banks but normally for only between 60 and 80% of the purchase price. Mortgage rates are low, usually under 5%.

Getting around

Switzerland has a very dense network of roads and railways. Switzerland's road network is of a very high standard, and travel to all parts of the country by road is easy. The private-public managed road network is funded by road tolls and vehicle taxes.

Switzerland has a very extensive, integrated public transport system which is efficient, reliable and generally cheap. Within the main cities, there are excellent public bus and tram networks. The Swiss railway system, which is fully electrified, is the most dense railway network in the world.

Cost of living

The cost of living in Switzerland is very high but is balanced by high wages. There are many products that are significantly cheaper than in the UK however, such as fuel.

Things to do and see

Switzerland has a big sporting scene and is the home of winter sports, most importantly skiing, with many world class ski resorts in the mountainous regions which attract visitors from around the world. Tobogganing, ice skating, ice hockey, snowblading and heliboarding are also very popular. There are also many other outdoor activities that can be enjoyed all around the country such as hiking, mountaineering, and water sports which are practiced on the country's many lakes and rivers.

Switzerland boasts many beautiful walks where there will be a breathtaking landscape view around every turn you take. There are also many relaxing thermal spas on offer all around the country where you can bask in the beautiful scenery.

There are many leisure, entertainment and cultural facilities in Switzerland to suit all tastes, with numerous museums, galleries, theatres, cinemas, concert halls, and amusement and water parks. There are many excellent restaurants offering traditional cuisine as well as cuisine from around the world with a vast array of pubs and bars in the cities.

Public Holidays

1st January: New Years' Day

2nd January: Saint Berchtold Day

6th January: Epiphany

19th January: St. Joseph's Day

Friday before Easter: Good Friday

Monday after Easter: Easter Monday

1st May: May Day

39th days after Easter: Ascension Day

Monday after Pentecost: Whit Monday

60th days after Easter: Corpus Christi

29th June: St. Peter and St. Paul

1st August: Swiss National Day

15th August: Assumption of Mary

3rd Sunday in September: Swiss Federal Feast

1st November: All Saints Day

8th December: Immaculate Conception

25th December: Christmas

26th December: St. Stephen's Day

 

 

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