{"id":43757,"date":"2020-12-11T12:55:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=43757"},"modified":"2021-03-03T09:39:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T14:39:23","slug":"5-things-you-need-to-know-before-moving-to-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/5-things-you-need-to-know-before-moving-to-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"
For the past five years, Switzerland has ranked as the <\/span>best place in the world<\/span><\/a> to work and live. It makes sense for multiple reasons. The country is not only beautiful but has a rich history, blends four cultures, and many excellent opportunities to grow your career. It sounds like the perfect place for anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n With that said, however, no matter where you move, it\u2019s always helpful to be prepared. There are a few things you should be aware of to make sure you\u2019re ready for a seamless Swiss transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Zurich and other Swiss cities have consistently ranked as among the <\/span>most expensive<\/span><\/a> cities. The average cost of a one-bedroom flat in the city is now above 2000 Euros or 2165 Swiss Francs. That\u2019s another thing to pay attention to\u2014Switzerland is not a member of the Eurozone, so you\u2019ll have to keep that in mind during any salary negotiations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, there is good news. While rent may be on the high side, there are plenty of ways to live frugally and happily in Switzerland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n First, you may want to consider moving any of your belongings into the country or purchasing them in nearby Germany, where things are generally cheaper. You\u2019ll save a ton. Then, do as the locals do, and you\u2019ll find other great ways to save. After a while, you\u2019ll be able to find a ton of ways to make it as affordable as back home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Switzerland isn\u2019t a nation in the same way as France, Germany, or Italy. In fact, it\u2019s actually composed of different cantons, each with high levels of autonomy. Though you may have heard that <\/span>Bern<\/span><\/a> is the country\u2019s capital, that\u2019s not true. It\u2019s only the seat of some of the federal government which is spread around the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As a result, Switzerland has four national languages\u2014French, German, Italian, and Romansh. If you have to choose one, over 60% of the country does speak German, so that might be your best bet. However, all four languages can be beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n Fortunately, there is also a very high level of English competency, so you should be able to get by for at least a while with that. But you\u2019ll eventually want to start learning the main language of wherever it is you decided to settle in Switzerland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I found this great podcast by The Expat Money Show<\/a> –\u00a0 Laszlo Kiss<\/a> on the best European Passports<\/p>\n While Switzerland is a very safe country to live, unfortunately, cybercrime is starting to grow out of control there. There are many reasons for this, including a large number of financial institutions and other attractive targets for criminals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But hackers just as often attack regular people as they do major institutions. For that reason, you need to get serious about digital security and start thinking about a cybersecurity strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1) Switzerland is Expensive<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2) There are Four National Languages\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Cybercrime is Rising Fast in Switzerland\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n