If you are a foreigner, understanding Switzerland’s health insurance system may not be easy. And figuring out which ‘out of pocket’ option you should choose can be a real brain twister.
You may think that ‘lower prices’ and ‘Switzerland’ should never be mentioned in the same sentence. But online resources can actually help you save on some purchases.
Only 276 kilometres lie between Switzerland’s two largest cities, but distance is not the only thing that separates Switzerland's German and French-speaking hubs.
Rents, taxes, and health insurance premiums vary considerably from one Swiss municipality to another. A new analysis shows the extent of these differences – and where you can live (relatively) inexpensively.
You already know that Switzerland in general, and its biggest cities in particular, are expensive. How much can you expect to spend in 2026 in your region?
In terms of prices, there is both good and bad news for Swiss consumers: while some services will become cheaper in 2026, you will have to pay more for others.
Anecdotal and observational evidence, as well as numerous comments on social media, indicate that eating in Swiss restaurants can cost you a lot. But a new international study refutes this.
Switzerland regularly tops rankings of the most expensive countries in the world and it is unlikely to win any prizes for being a budget destination. But not everything in the country costs a small fortune.
Yes, this may sound like an oxymoron, since ‘Switzerland’ and ‘money saving’ are not usually used in the same sentence. But despite what you may think, you can cut some of your costs while vacationing in this expensive country.
Sure, there are many adverts on the internet that claim to offer cheaper this and that, but more often than not, clicking on the link could cost you even more money (and time). However, there are also credible sites in Switzerland that will actually help you spend less.
If you are a new arrival in Switzerland, or are about to move here, you may be wondering whether foreign nationals are taxed at a higher rate than the Swiss. This is what you should know.
Eight percent of people in Switzerland, one of the richest countries in the world, were living below the official poverty line in 2023, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) said on Monday.
While the cost of living is generally high across Switzerland, in some cantons and municipalities, your purchasing power will be greater than in others.
Switzerland's childcare costs are among the world's highest, although there are some ways to save. Originally from the United States but now raising children in Zug, writer Ashley Franzen takes you through some of the most important things you need to consider when finding childcare in Switzerland.
Though Stefan Meierhans may not be a household name in Switzerland, he has a very important mission: to make goods and services less expensive for Swiss consumers.
