Moving to Switzerland

Practical advice on property, paperwork and settling in for anyone planning a move to Switzerland.

COST OF LIVING

Migros vs Coop: Which Swiss supermarket has the best bonus point system?

BASEL

‘Shock trend’: Why are the Swiss leaving Basel?

Long a favourite destination, the Swiss are leaving Basel in droves. But with a rebounding economy and a strong job market, why is the northern Swiss city losing its lustre?

JOBS

Foreigners in Switzerland ‘twice as likely to be unemployed’

Why are foreigners in Switzerland reluctant to get the Covid vaccine?

PROPERTY

Renting in Switzerland: The questions your landlord can and cannot ask you

JOBS

How can I have my foreign qualifications recognised in Switzerland?

GENEVA

Zurich versus Geneva: Six big differences between Switzerland’s two biggest cities

JOBS

The things I wish I knew before moving to Switzerland

MOVING TO SWITZERLAND

Five pitfalls you need to avoid when you move to Switzerland

MEMBERS

EXPLAINED: Five things you need to do when you move to Switzerland

MOVING TO SWITZERLAND

How to overcome relocation blues after moving to Switzerland

EXPAT

Nine things that are sure to surprise you about moving to Switzerland