Asking Zurich expats: Are they happy in Zurich, Switzerland?

Hi everyone! Today we are asking expats on the street how is it to live in Switzerland, particularly in Zurich. If you like the video, please give us a like and subscribe. Kind regards!
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[@claudiaandjan]

Hi guys! Are you thinking about moving to Switzerland? Do you maybe already live here and would like to share your experience? Let us know down below in the comments. We would love to read you. Best regards!

[@Mr-pn2eh]

If I can find a job in Switzerland that affords me the expensive basic necessities then sure.

[@gloriagreen1123]

My mother, 76 and her partner, 83, are very healthy, very active outdoorsy people with excellent retirement benefits and savings. They say they want to move to Switzerland to get away from the deterioration of their home country. Would they be allowed to emigrate to Switzerland at their age? I have told them I think they would not be allowed in at their elderly age but I cannot find any restriction re: age listed anywhere. Do you know? Thanks!

[@pitschquitsch6858]

I like the italian-german couple a lot. So positive and lovely people.

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey thanks for the very nice comment! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@jlozano281]

Zurich is a great city. Everything is close. I only stayed there for 1 week but it was amazing! You guys are so lucky to live there.

I love that you take the time to answer every comment. Cheers from a Spanish-German in Munich who loves going to Zurich!

[@claudiaandjan]

Muchísimas gracias, Enrique!! Kind regards 😊

[@dav_ktw]

Ich bin Italiener, aber ich habe viele Jahre in Griechenland gelebt (ich war 7 Jahre alt, als ich dorthin zog, und bin jetzt 23), und eines Tages wollte ich mein Leben ändern und nach Zürich gehen. Tatsächlich war ich 4 Monate lang dort, musste aber aus familiären Gründen zurückkehren. Aber jetzt bereite ich mich darauf vor, dass ich dieses Mal nach dem Sommer nach Zürich ziehen werde. Ich finde, diese Stadt ist wirklich eine der schönsten Städte, die ich je gesehen habe, und vor allem finde ich, dass die Schweiz einer der besten Orte zum Leben ist. Ich habe mir alle Ihre Videos über die Schweiz angesehen und es war sehr interessant!

[@claudiaandjan]

Guten Tag, vielen Dank für deinen Kommentar! Wir freuen uns für dich und hoffen, dass deine Wünsche in Erfüllung gehen. Ich denke Griechenland ist sehr weit weg von deiner Heimat und wahrscheinlich ist es eine größere kulturelle Umstellung für dich. Wir wünschen dir dabei viel Erfolg und hoffen, dass es für dich klappt! Lieben Gruß, Jan und Claudia

[@PookPook-h7j]

Also, du hast nicht viele gesehen, if you think that way 😁

[@frankbyte]

"I think that's it fun here but the people are different...". Haha i like that comment 😁

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there thanks a lot we also enjoyed that comment! We hope that you are going to have a wonderful weekend!

[@Ores77]

Zurich is a beautiful city indeed. However, if you don't have a good job, living here is impossible. Unless you have a partner. Also, Swiss culture is very 'special', which is why many ex-pats feel lonely after some years. It's not easy to integrate with Swiss people.

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello Ores77, thank you very much for your comment. We appreciate the honesty of your comment and it feels very authentic! We can understand what you mean. Thank you very much for sharing this insightful information with us. Have a wonderful weekend! Best Jan and Claudia

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

Isn't that the case in about any place you live as an ex-pat? Moving from the home country to another country usually has an economic reason. Unless you are a refugee, you cannot expect that your guest country and its citizens will feel obliged to make you feel at home. You picked the place - it's up to you to make it work or else - return.

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

My ex alain de coninck a belgium ex pimp that marries women, steals their money 💰 and runs from belgium france Germany phoenix arizona and now with 5th wife Jeanette gilmann! He stole 2 houses from second wife in brussel s!

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

Alain de coninck my ex husband that stole 2 houses from me with the help of his sicilian mother lives in Zurich, schwyz with 5th wife! This guy lives from women,steals their money and runs to another country!

[@rosehiver6262]

@@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp I spent my vacations 6 times at the same place in Quebec, Canada. I made friends among the locals. And after 4 times, some people were willing to help me find a house over there right away, without even asking them but just by saying that it was my dream in the future to live there. So NO, it is not the case in about any place. Even some Swiss Romands moved to Zurich and then moved back to Romandie after a few months because they could not stand it anymore.

[@Ludo-rb7zn]

Qi am from Lago di Como, I studied in Lugano, I lived also in Valencia, after having lived a few months in Munich and Berlin I have to say I fell super blessed that I am in Zürich! Such a good city and great way of living, plus I am super close home! 😊

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi Qi! Thank you very much for your cute message. We are super happy to hear that Zurich is being the perfect city for you. Also amazing that you had the chance to live in Valencia!!⭐️

[@leoheimes3133]

Very interesting and cool video, I really like your street surveys, because you can learn a lot about the city of zurich and its inhabitants there, keep it up👍🔥

[@claudiaandjan]

Glad you enjoyed it! We will definitely keep it up and do more content like this!

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

I watched some of your previous videos. You were working in some very difficult "lighting" conditions for the videographer. He managed to produce a masterpiece in videography and the quality of the audio kept up with the overall professional level of technology. Thank you for a masterpiece from the beautiful city of Zurich.

[@PaigeBrunton]

Hey Claudia & Jan! Hey I'm Paige, a fellow KZbinr here who is moving to Zurich in August! Just wanted to say thank you kindly for your videos, they've been fabulous to watch and build the excitement for the move, and you two are adorable to watch on screen together! Hope to bump into you in Zurich one day soon! Cheers! Paige

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi Paige. Thanks so much for your message. Best of luck in your move!! 🧡

[@jayar7280]

New follower here! I'm enjoying your vlogs in Switzerland! :) You're a cute couple.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks so much!! We are very happy to have you here 😊

[@debarchan]

Great video guys. I have been following you from some time. Have recently moved to Zurich. Would like to know more about good restaurants, night life and party scenes here. Thanks.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you very much for your support!! We take note of this video idea for the content ahead. Kind regards!!

[@afahmi72]

been in zurich twice which my last trip on xmas day 2022 at zurich. expensive, and nice safe calm city ever been. another place i love to go is in wintherthur... stay there few days, nothing much but for me.. still calm and peaceful there.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you for sharing!! 😊

[@zaram131]

Great video! I would love to move there but am from the US so they say it’s not possible. Looks like a beautiful day in Zurich when you were filming this. I miss it a lot.

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi. Thank you very much for your kind comment. We hope you can visit Zurich again soon!! P.D: moving to Switzerland is hard, but not impossible! So if you really want to come here, don’t feel discouraged 😊 Best regards!!

[@liqiz1755]

Maybe one day, it’s not impossible.

[@nordthernlights6559]

Life quality is the key word.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you very much for your comment! We appreciate it 💯✨❤️

[@ilovesuisse1]

As a genuine Swiss i am very proud of my country, and it’s nice to know others enjoy it too.

[@claudiaandjan]

We are happy to hear that!! 😊

[@tomaswilliams2010]

Jewish gold ^^

[@sarahrmezzo]

Same, I'm from Ticino, and currently away for uni in the UK and I count days till I move back

[@mellyklint6199]

@@sarahrmezzoWhy didn't you attend Uni in Switzerland?

[@sarahrmezzo]

@@mellyklint6199 they don’t have what I was looking for. I was looking for a uni with a very specific specialism subject and while Switzerland does have unis that offer it, it’s not quite what I was looking for

[@itsmarioesteban]

Great video guys!! 🤙🏾

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you very much, Mario!! Kind regards.

[@Rodrok]

Very interesting mix of responses. I just wonder if the beautiful spring day and the birds 🐦 influenced the responses. I wonder what would people respond in every season.

[@sanja3945]

The most cutest pair i have ever seen.

[@claudiaandjan]

Hahah thanks so much ❤️☀️

[@erdal_lefrontalier]

It's a Very good video.Congratulations.The Life in the Switzerland Iis expensive. This country is calm and the nature is beautiful.

[@melocoton7]

These two at 4:00 are the cutest. My Italian husband is also still wearing his winter coat LOL so, Lady, I GET IT hahahaha The guy at 6:02 needs some Swiss friends and stay until Summer and have a few nights at Langstrasse and Hardbrücke, he will change his mind about the seriousness 😅 Zürich is so much fun during the Summer.

[@claudiaandjan]

Haha thanks so much for your really uplifting and wonderful comment 🙏 It is highly appreciated ✨ Have a wonderful afternoon ☺️🍀

[@bikegophoto]

Hey Claudia and Jan! Greeting from Spai! Firslty, really nice video it is really useful for me to get the realistiv view of the city from the local expats. I'm thinking of moving to Zurich in January and I'd like to know if finding and accomodation is really that difficult. I would consider sharing an apartment with more people, so that should not be that difficult, or is it also? ANd another question, I've heard a lot about problem integrating with the locals, is that really such a big deal? What's your experience with that exactly? I guess I'll spend more time with international communities, as that seems more appealing as you mentioned. Nothing more to add! Gracias/Danke!

[@yanifrancs]

same thought as a Filipina migrant here in St Gallen. Thanks for sharing this guys.. xx

[@allan9603]

One thing I've heard a few times while visiting, and talking to expats is "Switzerland is very expensive and the native Swiss are hard to get to know.." Both I have found true.

[@nubiacabrera919]

The quality of life ❤, the mountains and the culture. 😊

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks for your comment!

[@nubiacabrera919]

@@claudiaandjan Of course! Thank you for your wonderful channel.

[@piaheim4300]

I think the honest statement in the whole video is Zurich is expensive 😂

[@claudiaandjan]

Yes on that one everyone agrees 😅👍😀

[@codeblue9004]

Yes, but people in Zurich probably earn the most in the country. They have high wages there.

[@Bad_Gnasher]

I love all of the flags!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks for your comment!

[@jessiecelestine9647]

Hi Claudia and Jan! 😊 My question is: "do swiss people really work long hours and if so, how many? Are these long working hours affecting the work-life balance of a person? Suprisingly, the people that you interviewed didn't mentioned that fact.. Could you please share your own working experience or maybe your personal view on that?

[@nicolemurner7927]

Swiss people that want a career, never ask how many houers you work and Switzeland is the most international country in Europe!

[@reneyourlife]

zurich is on my top3 list cities of the world, still there is the mentality issue, such that they are often too closed. So there are still better places in the world, but if you like to be own our own, for yourself, zurich is great and I guess, as for any places, to keep this in mind, it attracts like-minded people. people who are in a way sensitive, shy, with-drawn and look for a safe place to live, who are unstable on the inside which you can often see in their eyes.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot for your comment 👍✨ We always appreciate to get insights from people and different opinions 😊 Have a great week!

[@reneyourlife]

@@claudiaandjan yeah be curious and never get settled, especially mind-wise. otherwise you'll become swiss, i.e. closed. :D

[@Shiros4ki]

I live in zhe french part of Switzerland and i can tell you that the people here are more open-minded than the swiss german people. Zurich is absolutely not representative of Switzerland people there just mind their own business and are very cold.

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there, thanks a lot for your comment! Have a good day 🎉

[@transformativeexperiences]

Exactly

[@FUOL_Motorsport]

Hi guys, Been loving the content, my fiance and I are moving to Zurich next year and have found your videos incredibly helpful. Perhaps an odd question, where is your jumper form Jan? I love it 😊 Ciao.

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

this is such a great video+ I loved seeing all of the different perspectives here :)

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there thanks so much for your comment! Happy to talk about a collaboration some day 🙋‍♂️👋🙌😋

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

@@claudiaandjan yes!! :)

[@claudiaandjan]

Let’s chat on Instagram then 👋🙏

[@multipolarworldtoday]

Watching your video now and you both are an awesome/dynamic couple. I just got back from Geneve and it was very nice; however, the friendliness level is similar to what the Hungarian girl said. Overall, I like Swiss people and the culture, but I wish they remained more unique. Good video

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there thanks a lot for your comment! We are very happy that you like our work!

[@annousa689]

Awesome informative video

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks so much!! Super happy you found it useful ⭐️😊

[@jean-marcducommun8185]

You should ask Swiss citizens who have build up this country over many generations with their work and taxes if they like getting expropriated by the influx of people who might be nice but who don’t bring their fair share to the table as it should be. They just come to profit from our infrastructure and other amenities without contribution to the stock.

[@dx_p1225]

Great video, can you make a video on how as a businessman i can move and start a company(tech based) in zurich ??

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello thank you for your comment! We are always happy for request shared from the community. Your video request is quite specific and maybe not 100% feasible, since it is very tailored for your specific situation. Maybe we can answer a more “general” question so also everyone can profit from the results!

[@thecrafts0301]

@all Belgian expats in Zürich i have 1760 Belgian beers in Kloten , join our summer terraces with A Belgian Beers and Belgian Waffles and Ice cream 🍧🍻🍺🍷🍸🍹

[@ConnoisseurOfExistence]

Great video!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@hillock10]

QUESTION: Does anyone in Switzerland live in a single family home with a yard, a garage, a basement, central heating and air conditioning? Or do nearly all people in Switzerland live in these huge apartment buildings? Where are the single family homes?

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello, thanks for your comment! I am not 100% sure what your experience is so far, but in European cities in the center it is very rare to have a house with a garden, but instead you are living in an apartment. You can find houses with gardens, but mostly more outside of the center 👍

[@patricknfrank]

There are beautiful villas with garden and all you need in Zürich-city (Zürichberg, Enge, etc.). Its for the super rich. Starting at around 5mill. Tina Turner had one of these, right at the lake.

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

My 3x a belgium aristocratic penniless alain de coninck marries women,steals their house and money and runs from belgium, France,Germany, phoenix arizona and now zwitserland Zurich with 5th wife Jeanette gilmann! This conman has nooo diplomas!

[@bitsch61]

Both the Kanton and the City are called Zürich. You will find single family homes in the City for sure, but they are more common in the Country Side (which is where I grew up)

[@viktoro.ledenyov5829]

Super!!!😊😊😊

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you!! ✨

[@manuelmahonnaranjo3637]

Nice video, maybe you could do a video about discrimination and racist in Switzerland

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi Manuel. Thanks a lot for your comment and suggestion. We take note!! Best regards 😊⭐️

[@woofolliesmydog8628]

Oh Christ. Pack it in. Why does everything have to be about race. There’s a reason Switzerland is clean and safe….it’s because the typical moaning trouble causing race baiters are kept out!!!

[@sophiasocal68]

I wish it was possible for Americans to just pick up and move to Switzerland but unless you have over 100k I don't think it's possible. 😢

[@brendaconzi2773]

I'm curious about der Schweiz, I live in German and I got tired of this society and how things dont work. My concern about the city is if there would be enough to do, like dancing, going out... If it is too much for families I would def get bored

[@connorwarnock8060]

Love the video! So many nationalities there. I wonder what the visa process is like for everyone

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi Connor!! Thank you very much for your comment. We will create a video on visas in the future. Stay tuned! Kind regards

[@SAMMYJR00777]

HELLL NOOOO TOOO COLD MEHHHHHH

[@andrei8448]

I don't speak high german, I speak german high

[@claudiaandjan]

Hahah thanks for your comment 😄

[@sanja3945]

You need to ask Mans , how them is woman salary in Zurich important when we speak about dating and marriage??

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks for your comment we are taking note and will take it into account ⭐️

[@ramonsuter7435]

The italian woman looks german while her husband looks italian.

[@claudiaandjan]

Haha thanks for your comment!

[@markmuller7962]

She looks Italian to me, very little fat tissue in the face (typical of warm southern Europe)

[@Martinobringsvino]

Switzerland has been challenging for me due to perceived racism. Despite validating my degree and learning the language, I've faced difficulties in integration. It's disheartening to observe preferential treatment for individuals from Germany and other regions. I hope for a more inclusive environment. I’m talking about medical society! If you are black , Latin or have a different cultural background you may face some uncontrollable situations . God bless 🇺🇸!

[@SamuelEdi80]

It's funny to see how they try to make it look like it's fun but give 1 or 2 examples xD It is a great city and very nice to live in but please don't lie, we are not known for the "fun"

[@pyrbastard934]

It’s interesting im now in between thinking to move for work either to Hamburg or Zurich if anyone can give me insights about the differences i will appreciate! I’m never been on any of the cities it’s just that hamburg feels much kore lively but salaries in Zurich are like double

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there, I know many people who live in or around Hamburg and it is very popular to live there these days. It is a very big city, where always something goes on. Zurich is more a calmer and smaller city. I think Hamburg is also more than double the size of Zurich. Whatever option you make it is a good option I think! Have a great time 🙂👍✨

[@Genesis23457]

Moving to Zürich after 10y of life in Berlin. Super excited. :) which neighborhood might you recommend for living?

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi Marko. Thank you very much for your message. So exciting that you are moving to Zurich! Everything depends on your taste… and there are just so many options! For example, if you want a young vibe, you could choose the area of Wiedikon, whereas if you want a more ”posh” environment, Seefeld would be the right place for you. Let us know if you would like us to create a video exploring different neighborhoods 😊

[@bitsch61]

Also always remember you can easily move further outside the city center due to the Public Transportation connections

[@bayern1806]

Keep your failed vote pattern in Germany.

[@stefm601]

I’m planing to move to Zurich. I’m currently studying German. Do you think it’s posible to get a job in Zurich without speaking German?

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there, that depends on your industry. If you are working in tech I think it should be possible, but if not then it might be harder. Also remember there is a recession right now. Bigger tech companies in Zurich e.g. Google are laying of people and having a hiring freeze. However there are still lots of other possible opportunities. Best of luck!

[@clintloranrand951]

DINSING A JOB, working time, working security and cost of health insurance ... occupation needed and sought-after?

[@manuelsantino8154]

if they are not happy in Zürich I imagined people in Bangladesh working 13 hour a days for 2 dollar a day

[@vinothpriyan88]

Hi Guys! We recently (3months) moved to Spain from India... I also have an offer in swiss ( internal transfer) now. What would you suggest to us? Spain or Swiss ...Since you are Spanish I do love to hear from you.

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi. Many thanks for your comment. It truly depends on your priorities and lifestyle. In Spain you will have amazing food, great weather and super friendly people, but salary wise, Switzerland is almost unbeatable by European countries. In Switzerland you will have breathtaking landscapes and amazing career opportunities, but people can be very focused on work, what can make it harder to make good friends. Every place offers very good chances to have a bright life. We recommend you to read about each country, and chose the one that best fits you and your life’s vision. You can always move again!! Best regards and best of luck!!

[@vinothpriyan88]

@@claudiaandjan Thank you so much ❤️

[@KalleKalas-r1v]

You should have asked every person where they came from

[@philippmarkert1228]

I live in Germany and have a offer to move to Zurich how much salary increase should I ask for ?

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello 👋 normally the salary is discussed in the first round of the interview in Switzerland. That was my experience. You should orientate yourself at the vale’s of Glassdoor that can be helpful in my opinion. It is difficult to say without knowing your position, experience, company etc 😃 The information you provide is a bit little to give you a precise answer. Best of luck 🤞 ❤️💯

[@transformativeexperiences]

❤ Check lohnrechner and kununu

[@lotjasmine]

Hi Claudia and Jan, nice video. May I ask if, cities in Switzerland have a special needs school ? Thank you and more power to your channel🌺

[@helenapaulacarvalho5567]

Is it easy to make friends? And about parties?

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello what do you mean?

[@markmuller7962]

It depends on your personality but yea in general not as easy as in the US, you have to enter certain activities or clubs or jobs to then meet people in there and make new friends. If you're funny and extrovert they really appreciate that (if it goes along with respect and common sense)

[@Boebusbraer]

Can we survive with only English in Switzerland? If not which language should I learn?

[@keahnig164]

Depends where you want to live... Either German, French, Italian or Romansh

[@aleksandarcoa2227]

Hi guys , I am from Germany Nürnberg , I am coming to Zuerich in like two weeks, do you have time for drink ?

[@claudiaandjan]

Hi Aleksander. Thanks a lot for your comment! Feel free to DM us to our Instagram accounts 😊⭐️

[@Sleepy_Joe_]

What do you guys do for a living? :-)

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there sleepy Joe, Claudia works in Marketing / Communications, while Jan works in IT / Engineering. Have a wonderful day!

[@pat_mueller]

9:20 Wenn es so entscheidend ist, dass Ausländer die Landssprache sprechen sollen, um sich zu integrieren, warum und warum zum zweiten wird genau das in Deutschland nicht als absolute Mindestanforderung an Flüchtlinge angesetzt? Wer nach Jahren des Aufenthalts die Sprache nicht halbwegs beherrscht, hat hier nichts verloren!

[@lorep7412]

Die sind Expats, nicht Flüchtlinge. Die Expats in Deutschland lernen Hochdeutsch schnell, bin auch einer davon. Flüchtlinge sind in der Schweiz often nicht toleriert, das ist die Unterschied.

[@1q2653]

0:58 the work life balance?!

[@KatiaPonce1]

What’s the difference between expat and immigrant?

[@carlfenger]

You guys are always shooting the cliche gentrified tourist spots in Zurich... it gives the wrong impression, most of Zurich is not like that, and certainly most people cannot afford to live in the oldtown... how about shooting interviews in more diverse areas like Kreis 4, Uni Zurich, Oerlikon, Dietikon.. etc.. where people can actually afford to live?

[@marcom7873]

Pls NO background music on the videos!

[@ilovesuisse1]

Of course people are not goig to be the same as in your country. That’s an obvious thing.

[@sparkvegass9691]

Do they speak Swiss German more than hi German on the street.which one

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you for your comment! We are happy that you find our videos interesting 😃

[@lisaiwanski524]

European internationals not the same as Americans,

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[@julianjuellz]

you mean immigrants?

[@claudiaandjan]

Yes. Expats is a synonym for immigrants 😊

[@witness1ish]

Thos lady from NZ is absolutely right

[@bobincognito]

Zurich imigrants*

[@NameMo-kj2rf]

I like your content. I hope we stay in touch ;) keep up

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello, we are happy that you are liking our content!

[@marlieskneubuehl2521]

Die verdienen ja sicher auch gut. Ansonsten wären sie nicht in die Schweiz gekommen.

[@transformativeexperiences]

Ja klar... Sie kommen nicht fur einem 4000 Franken job 😂