Reply to: Zurich Contract 1 Year

[NotAllThere]

I think the OP has the info they need now, so closing the thread.

[BR14]

[NotAllThere]

still got a high percentage of glass navel brigade though.

[BR14]

yeh, Basel's more relaxed than anywhere else there, for sure.
still got a high percentage of glass navel brigade though.

[NotAllThere]

why? - it's full of puckermouthed anally retentive control freaks with their silly little regime rules about when you can use your washing machine and stuff.

You forgot about when you're allowed to flush the toilet,

Not that I have these problems as I own a house. I have heard there are some weird people who even like living in Zurich.

[BR14]

I've been a couple of times and really enjoyed it

holidaying there is Not living there.

[coolhandluke]

I've been a couple of times and really enjoyed it

[BR14]

10 euros a pint if you don't have chf. You always get change in chf too! Currency conversion rate usually equals what they can think they can get away with!!

I'd love to live there though!!

why? - it's full of puckermouthed anally retentive control freaks with their silly little regime rules about when you can use your washing machine and stuff.

[coolhandluke]

I did find a pub near the airport that was serving a litre of beer at 5chf as a promotion. Oh we quaffed a few that night, I can tell you.

10 euros a pint if you don't have chf. You always get change in chf too! Currency conversion rate usually equals what they can think they can get away with!!

I'd love to live there though!!

[NotAllThere]

There is actually, but not in the centre. Glattbrugg near the airport is cheap, and has a very nice outdoor pool with an inexpensive restaurant.

I did find a pub near the airport that was serving a litre of beer at 5chf as a promotion. Oh we quaffed a few that night, I can tell you.

[BlasterBates]

There is no such thing as "inexpensive" in Zurich

There is actually, but not in the centre. Glattbrugg near the airport is cheap, and has a very nice outdoor pool with an inexpensive restaurant.

[MPwannadecentincome]

You can always find an inexpensive pizzeria or take-away for evening meals.

There is no such thing as "inexpensive" in Zurich

[northernladuk]

We've got thousands of 'Is this OK for Zurich' posts. Have a look through as I am sure most will answer the next set of questions you have as well.

zurich site:contractoruk.com/forums - Google Search

[NotAllThere]

Ask the payroll company/agency to do a payroll simulation.

[BlasterBates]

Hi All,

I've had a couple of opportunities in the past to look at contracts in Zurich, now another one has presented itself but i'm not 100% clear on what the actual costs / rates work out to be. I think it's something approximate to the following;

Rate: 900CHF
Deduction: 33% ~
In Pocket: 550-600 CHF

Does that sound about right? Assuming i'm UK resident from reading previous discussions, can i claim any expenses back against that tax take? From my workings this appears to be close to my current margins, before travel and living so i'm just wanting to validate my thoughts. You also need to budget about 100-200 CHF per month for health insurance; just go for the cheapest, which means you pay medical costs yourself up until a certain amount.

Mrk

Sounds about right, that take home already includes a tax break for travelling, so no further tax savings I'm afraid. Some of your earnings will go into a pension pot which you will receive when you retire. Budget 80 - 120 CHF per night in a hotel. You can always find an inexpensive pizzeria or take-away for evening meals.