Switzerland

[Tin Pot]

Mostly good advice it seems to me. I'd only quarrel with one point from my time in Zurich: no 4. ISTM that there were no cheap things to do.

Don't get me wrong: money's good, tax is low as nowhere else in Europe, and I'd go back tomorrow. But cheap it ain't.

So my plan of living in a hovel off bread and cheese for six months will still take all my profits?

[PharmaContractor]

It's been a while since I was there, but living in Oz where life is cheaper than the UK, I have just had a colleague return who says she finds lots of 'everyday stuff' expensive.

I think if you live in moderation you could be well off financially.

If you're going as an employee (contractor may count as well, not sure) it will make a difference on your tax depending on the canton that you live in. E.g canton X will charge you 7% whilst canton y will charge 12%.

[expat]

So my plan of living in a hovel off bread and cheese for six months will still take all my profits?

cheese is more expensive in Switzerland than you might think.

[BlasterBates]

I find it isn't too bad. Somethings are cheap, eg petrol and electronic goods.

Food is more expensive. Your flat doesn't have to be expensive if you live in the outskirts, and not in the centre of town.

I find all in all if you look and shop around you can keep costs down.

[Francko]

I find it isn't too bad. Somethings are cheap, eg petrol and electronic goods.

Food is more expensive. Your flat doesn't have to be expensive if you live in the outskirts, and not in the centre of town.

I find all in all if you look and shop around you can keep costs down.

If you are in for a quick buck I don't think Switzerland is the right place. If you want good services and a good lifestyle for an adequate price then it's good. I lost all hope for savings since I arrived and noticed how easy the money goes here. On the other hand the pension is good and that would be the major saving. But only on the long run. If you plan to stay for a short time just to make a little money and then move somewhere else I would go directly somewhere else.

[expat]

If you are in for a quick buck I don't think Switzerland is the right place. If you want good services and a good lifestyle for an adequate price then it's good. I lost all hope for savings since I arrived and noticed how easy the money goes here. On the other hand the pension is good and that would be the major saving. But only on the long run. If you plan to stay for a short time just to make a little money and then move somewhere else I would go directly somewhere else.

As they say of Lausanne, it's a nice place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there.

[BlasterBates]

oh dear...I'm here for a quick buck.