Asking Zurich: What is the cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland?

Hi guys! In today's video we ask people on the street how much is the cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland. If you like this video, please give us a like and let us know: what question should we ask next? We read you in the comment section!!
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[@claudiaandjan]

Hi guys! We hope you liked this video. Please let us know: what question should we ask next? We read you in the comments 😊

[@mathiaslongl]

Love your channel!

[@Patricker-qm8pd]

Great work

[@dianasvan]

i love your videos!!! would love to see opinions of pet owners in zurich - i heard the swiss require pet owners to take some classes before adopting. i am curious what happens when expats who are pet owners come to switzerland. also, how about the vet costs and frequency of visits/vaccines, etc.?

[@isalutfi]

Hi Claudia and Jan, thank you for making this street interview about zurichers' expenses per month. It will help me how they manage their money. Glad to watchi this great video.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you very much for your comment and support 😊

[@mathiaslongl]

Amazing content as always. I find it impressive how you are able to record in such a noisy environment and still keep such a high quality of sound.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot we are working hard to keep the quality high 🎉🙏😃

[@lawrencer25]

Another fabulous video ❤❤❤

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@michellef4645]

Great video, this is one of my favorite videos you guys have created, thank you Jan and Claudia! Claudia, nice haircut by the way 💇‍♀

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks so much, Michelle!! We appreciate your support ⭐️🧡

[@mathiaslongl]

Yes I agree with your, this video is also one of my favorites. It is fun and informative at the same time.

[@riveww]

You guys rock honestly!! This channel has become one of my number one way - I recommend that you compare against other countries like USA, France, England. I lived in Switzerland for 4 years and from my friends that’s always the biggest question. Keep it up guys, you have a fan here!!!!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks so much for your kind comment and support. We take note of your suggestion 😊⭐️

[@laylahosman]

Claudia! Your new haircut is so cute 🫶🏼

[@claudiaandjan]

Oohh thanks so much!! Haha 🥰🧡

[@noobhah]

Very nice video! Keep it up Claudia an Jan!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot!! And thank you for watching 😊

[@janneman1274]

great video as always! Funny guy at minute 4:00!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@soghepardo]

Interesting video guys 🎉 keep it up!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks so much!!

[@adlc9362]

I love your videos!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@rajveer3024]

Great Video. For your future video maybe you can make one on "How people in Zurich tackle Winter depression?" since winter is coming 😅

[@mathiaslongl]

Yeah agree, that would be interesting!

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there thanks a lot that is a good idea 😃😊

[@letsliveallday4259]

skiing 😉

[@Watcher-ts3ql]

Very cool insights!!

[@ipekpaksoy]

Thank you, I just moved Zurich and I was wondering if my PhD salary will be enough, this video really helped 😊

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment 😊

[@diegocaldera8285]

Great video!! Maybe you could ask foreigners how easy it is to make Swiss friends. Hope to see you in town sometime :)

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello you can see our channel and explore other videos. We already made a video about that topic in the past. Have a great day!

[@lvutodeath]

There is an ISP in Swiss that provide a 25Gbps internet for home use at 77 CHF per month. Compared to anywhere else in the world, that might be the cheapest. Speed compare to price.

[@AbhijeetWankhade]

Germany should learn from this (but we all know they won't)

[@rosehiver6262]

About 2000 CHF if I don’t do shopping and don’t have bills. Or 2500 to 3000 with high bills and/or shopping.

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot for your comment and sharing this information 😊

[@barbarasara4033]

Very nice videos Claudia

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks so much!!

[@anaskaizen1]

my man started vibing with the talks at 9:15

[@claudiaandjan]

Hahahah, true I just rewatched an realized haha 😂

[@anaskaizen1]

@@claudiaandjan i take this opportunity to ask : i do direct response marketing as an independent biz owner in france and looking to come switzerland, but wondering if zurich is best place to save compared to geneva and others? thxx

[@Watcher-ts3ql]

@@anaskaizen1My suggestion: Go work in Zurich but take a living place in the vicinity of it where living is cheaper (like for example Baden, Dietikon or Spreitenbach). That way you can save up more since Zurich has the highest wage (of the cities you mentioned) and the suburbs have a lower cost of living.

[@anaskaizen1]

@@Watcher-ts3ql thanks for the answer, you currently live in Switzerland? I almost gave up on the research after few applications on linkedin

[@projekt3658]

Interview suggestion - culture (Swiss) shock at workplace

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks a lot for your comment and suggestion 😊

[@Patricker-qm8pd]

Why does this video has so little clicks. It is a very good video and a lot of interesting insights... I think it is to be honest one of the most interesting videos of you. I do not understand why it has some of the lowest number of clicks...

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks for your support!

[@andyguzman6232]

So its as expensive as any major city in USA but with a much better quality of life , i think that’s a good place to move to

[@rosasa2605]

We spend around 10k per month, two of us without kids. We got a child recently i am just curious to see how much would we need now 😮

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there thanks so much for sharing! We wish you best of luck with your new chapter! ❤️

[@LevestaEssah]

Probably will be less

[@Shiros4ki]

Way too much

[@rosasa2605]

@@Shiros4ki i agree could be much less. But we love going out few times in a month, fancy clothes and much online orders and cool activities :)

[@adlc9362]

The family with children, how is it organized? What extra expenses do you have? Thank you so much.

[@claudiaandjan]

Good question! We will see if we can answer that in a future video

[@alessiagaragnani8170]

Que hermosa pareja 🥰

[@myungsmile]

Hi Claudia and Jan! I would be nice to know how they got their jobs in Zurich being from abroad. Like if they got it found it!

[@claudiaandjan]

Thanks for the comment, that is a great idea we are taking note ☀️✨

[@zaram131]

Same question!

[@roselinmaita3787]

Hola Clau podrían hacer más vídeos sobre alquileres, especialmente para personas llegando, habitaciones y apartamentos apps webs, también sobre trabajos, he visto todos sus vídeos pero siento que es un tema súper interesante. Saludos a los dos desde Madrid

[@claudiaandjan]

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Tomamos nota de tu sugerencia 😊⭐️

[@businessparis9364]

I dont live in Zurich and my fixed costs are around 2K with 500 Francs "fun money" per month. However in the future if i dont worry about saving up my money i would prefer living in Zurich or another "big" city like Basel. Its definitely worth some money to enjoy the benefits of living in a city, especially once you got kids.

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there thanks for sharing 🎉🏄‍♂️

[@marvin2678]

what benefits?

[@Finzerland]

I have been struggling with joining a verein, so a question would be “what is the best verein to join, if you aren’t a pro at any sport?” (There are many vereins for A class sportspeople in basketball/volley/… but difficult if you’re just an average person). Thank you!

[@claudiaandjan]

Hey there, I understand you! We have been using meetup events, where people are meeting up to do sports. It is also on a regular basis, but less serious 👍🙂

[@elchinhamidov7980]

Hello, you say in order to find apartment we need job and for job we need apartment right? How about if I come for Phd with a B permit, and as far as I know university helps me to find affordable apartments for student. Does it become easier then? And I need to do health insurance by myself before even searching for rent right? PLEASE HELP ABOUT THIS ONE, THANKS IN ADVANCE LOVE YOU:) 🙏

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello, yes it is a bit a chicken and egg problem. Universities and also some employers can definitely help to find housing. Best of luck!

[@elchinhamidov7980]

@@claudiaandjan Thank you

[@shhh3683]

Please make a video on nurse earnings

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello thanks for your comment 😃👍 We are taking note 📝

[@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433]

"Don't check your bank account, the bank will call you when your account is negative and make adjustment" FCKNG BASED AF 😂

[@cm-ui1dt]

:)

[@thomasrobertfitness]

I have been offered 4000 k gross per month as a tattoo artist in Zürich that comes 3200k after taxes. It seems like that it won’t be enough even just to survive there!?

[@sayyesbibi]

It is enough barely if you decide to live in a shared apartment. Rent could be then 1200chf, food 300 to 400, health insurance 350, other expenses like electricity would be split but usually is 80 per month, mobile 30 to 40chf, internet wifi at home around 40 (but can go even higher to 80). When you go out to eat, a meal is around 20-24 cheapest, drinking is expensive.

[@sayyesbibi]

Ah and ZVV abo around 125chf per month

[@thomasrobertfitness]

@@sayyesbibican you please describe what you mean

[@thomasrobertfitness]

@@sayyesbibi first I will live in a shared apartment. I do eat a lot as I’m doing sports like 5 times a week, however I don’t drink alcohol at all. It will be enough at the beginning and after I definitely will negotiate better conditions.

[@sayyesbibi]

@@thomasrobertfitness ZVV is the monthly transportation payment if you will travel by train, tram in zurich center and other 2 districts from the Canton of Zurich. You can also buy a Halbtax (which costs around 185chf per year) and this type of subscription gives you 50% off of all the tickets you buy for travelling. Most of the people do this option if they don't have to travel too much

[@letsliveallday4259]

from my observation, foreigners really love to splurge but swiss people are very frugal

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello why do you think that is like that?

[@jenayrandall9358]

You can tell who has money management and cares about their retirement and who doesn’t 😂

[@barbarasara4033]

Can you ask how much do they earned per month ?????

[@claudiaandjan]

Hello thanks for your question. We have done that question in the past and you can find it in our channel. However we intend to do another video in that regard in the future. Wishing you a great week!

[@leclumsyfox]

Wait is that 3000CHF per child? or for 2 children?? HUH

[@sayyesbibi]

Per child😂

[@leclumsyfox]

@@sayyesbibi BRB debating if i want children or living in switzerland more

[@sayyesbibi]

@@leclumsyfox i feel you! The option would be you stay at home and have the man work. After the thrid child you pay almost zero taxes

[@sayyesbibi]

@@leclumsyfox if the man has a salary of 120'000chf per month then it is ok if you stay at home and take care of the baby till they are 3yrs. Maternity leave in CH is 14 weeks😆

[@yann1ck318]

Darum basel besser😉

[@df.vilarinho]

how to integrate into swiss society, and find a girlfriend ?

[@ShiraDinal]

3000 …3 THOUSAND??? Per month??? For childcare????? That has to be a LIE.

[@jeanbroquart7944]

No it's not. Inform yourself.

[@marcelal.8688]

Definitely, in Zurich (not anything near the center) we pay 3k for one child in a small, totally not fancy Kita placed in an old building, but the fancier bilingual places close to our apartment are 3.5-3.6k so it’s quite shocking

[@sayyesbibi]

Yep is between 2850 to 3250 depending on the place

[@Jimmy18122]

Zurich is like NYC BUT STILL SWISS IS BETTER AND CHEAPER TO LIVE AND WORK

[@AlejandroMonsivaisMarque-qb6cn]

Is Zurich the most expensive city in Switzerland ?