Living in Switzerland

Thanks to the excellent quality of life and the safe environment, life expectancy in Switzerland is among the highest in the world.

The undamaged natural surroundings and varied cultural and recreational opportunities attract not only many tourists but also qualified foreign employees. Swiss households have an average monthly earned income of CHF6,298, of which about 70% disposable income for consumption remains after deduction of social security contributions and taxes. Switzerland therefore has the highest purchasing power in the world, despite relatively high prices.