🏔️ Pros and Cons of Living in Switzerland | Immigration to Switzerland

Pros and Cons of Living in Switzerland | Immigration to Switzerland
In this video I am talking about life in Switzerland and what are the pros and cons here.
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Living in Switzerland offers many advantages and some potential disadvantages. Here are the pros and cons of residing in Switzerland:
Pros:
High Quality of Life:
Switzerland consistently ranks high in global quality of life indexes due to its excellent healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Safety:
It has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, making it a very safe place to live.
Natural Beauty:
The country is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Swiss Alps, lakes, and picturesque villages.
Efficient Public Transportation:
Switzerland has an extensive and efficient public transportation network, making it easy to travel within the country and to neighboring countries.
Multilingual Environment:
With four official languages (German, French, Italian, and Romansh), it is a multicultural and multilingual country, providing diverse cultural experiences.
Economic Stability:
Switzerland has a strong economy with low unemployment rates and high wages. It is also home to many multinational corporations and international organizations.
Healthcare System:
The healthcare system is excellent, providing high-quality medical services and facilities.
Education:
The education system is top-notch, with many reputable schools and universities. It also offers various international schools for expatriates.
Political Stability:
Switzerland is known for its political neutrality and stability, which contributes to a peaceful living environment.
Recreation and Outdoor Activities:
There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling.
Cons:
High Cost of Living:
Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries to live in, with high costs for housing, food, and services.
Language Barrier:
While many Swiss speak English, the language barrier can still be a challenge, especially in rural areas.
Strict Regulations:
There are many rules and regulations regarding housing, noise levels, and recycling, which might feel restrictive to some people.
Integration Challenges:
It can be difficult for expatriates to integrate into Swiss society and make local friends, as the culture can be quite reserved.
Health Insurance Costs:
Health insurance is mandatory and can be expensive, with high premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
Weather:
The weather can be unpredictable, with cold winters in many regions, which might not be suitable for everyone.
Limited Shopping Hours:
Shops close early, especially on weekends, which might be inconvenient for those used to longer shopping hours.
Bureaucracy:
There is a considerable amount of bureaucracy for permits, housing, and other administrative tasks, which can be time-consuming and frustrating.
Taxes:
While taxes are relatively low compared to other European countries, the cost of mandatory health insurance and other contributions can offset this benefit.
Housing Shortage:
In popular cities like Zurich and Geneva, finding affordable housing can be challenging due to high demand and limited availability.
Switzerland offers a high quality of life with excellent services, safety, and natural beauty. However, it also comes with a high cost of living, potential language barriers, and strict regulations that might require adjustment for newcomers.
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[@davidw9325]

I moved to Switzerland in 1963 and spent 21 years there - they were the happiest years of my life - thank you Switzerland !!!!

[@TheSuccessNow]

Where in Switzerland did you live?

[@Ocelus379]

Love your videos it's such a blessing finding unfiltered honest thoughts about life in switzerland

[@teamstig5648]

Perfect.... sounds like the negatives are such a good deterent that the positives survive

[@fiamon7877]

great video. Congrats!

[@MrSzwarz]

I've been over 10 years in the UK, and visited Switzerland, and found out that Switzerland is not so expensive compared to London. Geneva, and Zurich etc. Groceries, rent, and public transport is much cheaper in Switzerland). But Swiss wages are much higher. Health care system in UK is very bad, and you end up paying privately anyway. Standard of living is way higher than in the UK.

[@freddupont9605]

You visited...when you live here it IS very expensive. Health insurance 300 francs he said? no wayyy it's 350 and doesn't stop increasing every year (with a deductible of 2500, if you go for a deductible of CHF 500 then you pay over 500 a month) for the super basic one (LaMal) which is mandatory but covers almost nothing. The pension you get from your first and second pilar is extremely low, not sufficient to live decently. When you retire as you get between CHF 1225 and 2450. You won't do anything with CHF 1225 and CHF 2450 will barely cover your apartment and health insurance and then all is gone. If you have a good salary then it's a must to go for the third pilar and get extra money for your pension but this costs you CHF 7000 a year. Health care system is very expensive: CHF 120 for a 15 minutes consultation with your family doctor, this is insane and everything is recorded (there's a price for the first 5 minutes spent, for the next 5 minutes, for the advices you are given, you get a detailed bill and for a simple consultation there might be something like 7 or 8 different billable items). With a very good salary the quality of life is excellent. If you're not born Swiss, you don't make friends. And as a matter of fact, this is how it goes in Switzerland and if you're not happy with that, well you know where the border is and you're free to leave. Lucky me I'm a medical professional so I definitely have a very good quality of life but social life is close to zero.

[@sergeant64]

​@@freddupont9605 Is it cost-effective for residents of Switzerland, 75% of whom live near the country’s borders, to travel to Italy or Germany for medical care?

[@freddupont9605]

@@sergeant64 I'd say "highly likely" for "routine" medical consultations. Just got a CHF 200 bill for a blood drawing which is quite insane to be honest because the health insurance doesn't reimburse anything. In Belgium you pay 90 euros a year for your health insurance while I pay almost 5 000 in Switzerland... yes 90 euros a year and you pay 28 for a consultation (you're reimbursed 20 so you pay 8 euros actually) and ca 40 euros for a blood drawing. The issue is that all these health insurances are a mafia: politicians are members of the boards in these health insurances, this is a huge conflict of interest.

[@teamstig5648]

@@freddupont9605 Trying living in Sydney (Australia).... Svizzero sounds cheap

[@freddupont9605]

@@teamstig5648 Sydney was ranked as the most expensive city in 2015... If you look at the top 10 in 2024, Sydney isn't in the list while Zürich, Geneva, Bern and Basel (so 4 out of 10) are...

[@titi7776]

Switzerland is a very attractive country however I hate the cold weather and cold people so couldn't see myself long term living there

[@jackiecordova7291]

IT'S BETTER FOR YOU TO LIVE IN SOUTH AMERICA I AM PROUD OF MY COUNTRY WHERE I WAS BORN BUT LIVE IN THE U.S WITH MY HUSBAND AND IS AMERICAN WE GO EVERY YEAR TO SWITZERLAND I HAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@HansGrob]

Rubbish. No other country is relatively so much destination of immigration, except Ireland. If guests find us cold-hearted, it's their responsibility. We don't kneel before the Americans and Brits.

[@henq]

What about the Basel area ? Close to Germany, close to France, looks rather good to me.

[@stormbear7330]

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[@Леликиболик-щ1л]

everything twice more expensive thwn in london yes you get better wages but then you spend it all

[@AsadKhan-co3oq]

It's really not that much diff since in cost of living crisis, especially in recent 1-2 years. Council tax in UK went up, rent are crazy, food increased over 20%, electricity and gas prices are crazy. I worked it out and it would cost me the same to live in London vs Zurich.

[@accountuser5588]

​@@AsadKhan-co3oqDepends on which Swiss city you live in too.

[@AsadKhan-co3oq]

@@accountuser5588 I live in Zurich

[@creativeembargo]

You have way more at the end of the month In Switzerland. Low taxes and if you know how to save, you can spend so much for holidays or retirement.

[@HansGrob]

10% of the population is millionaire. How many in UK?

[@James-ik1ne]

Too over priced in switzerland. Czech republic 3 to 4 xs cheaper its also safe and clean

[@HansGrob]

I hear this all the time. You have a different gauge. There is almost no country that is too expensive, because then the population would get bankrupt and starve. You must count what remains after all expenses. What do you think how much?

[@rap36case]

How do retired people live there?

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

Countries with snow are not for me. 30 years living with snow is enough.

[@HansGrob]

It's much better than Scandinavia. The south of the Alps is just around the corner.

[@RetoHartinger]

very accurate. Negative also is that Swiss think all they have or do is best in the world and reality is far from it.

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

Try French people pleasse!

[@RetoHartinger]

@@thumtlnguyen3626 yeah they are much cooler I lived n irked 6 years there

[@HansGrob]

Artificial Intelligence says CH is the best. I think Liechtenstein is even better, and Singapore equal. I like also Austria. Germany is one to two classes lower, and it will fall further. Benelux is overcrowded, Scandinavia has 5 cold, dark months.

[@UnethicalMonkey420]

3:31 as a romanian, those people are not from romania!!! they are punjabi (gipsies)

[@MarceloBerthoud]

Hi, please is it possible to contact you to ask a question? many thanks

[@TheSuccessNow]

@@MarceloBerthoud you can post your question here or in the channel info there is an email address.

[@nume50357]

It is not as great anymore to live in this county. The healthcare system is on the brink to capsise. Many Hospitals in depth!!!! Every year we have to pay more for health insurance. Many families can't pay that anymore. Almost 2000 fr per month for a family with 2 children, if you can't pay the first 2'500 a year yourself for treatments. (2'500 per person!) The income taxes go up, because also many people can't pay the taxes anymore, because all living prices are rising. 3-room flat (= 2 bedrooms + living room) cost 1'800 - 2'400 upwatds) If you as a family father don't earn 10'000 a month, it's not easy anymore. A person alone can make it with less. Good luck.

[@ParisianThinker]

I lived in Basel and Lugano. You won't make friends in either place.

[@songdaisy4148]

Which conto do you live? I would like to share opinion with you 😂

[@TheSuccessNow]

Zürich. What about you?

[@SnoozevilleLand]

Hello, good afternoon. I hope you're doing well. I'm moving to Zurich on July 1st. That's when my job contract starts. But I know I have to register 1 month ahead. Do you have any idea how to get landlord contract one month before I move in without me paying to much ,obviously too many people had to go through before they get paid, Thank you for any information

[@TheSuccessNow]

@SnoozevilleLand you can get an AirBnb and bring the print screen to the registration office. They will make a note and then change your address once it's permanent.

[@songdaisy4148]

@@TheSuccessNow I am looking for somewhere like Zug or small town with low tax policy near Zurich , do you have any suggestion ?

[@TheSuccessNow]

@songdaisy4148 Zug has low taxes but rents are high. I would start close to where you will be working and with time when you get to know the region you will chose a new address. My favourite is anywhere around the Lake Zurich. After the level of Meilen the rents are lower on both sides of the lake.

[@charlesfrancis6894]

Switzerland has bunkers for all and if not in the home then within a 30 minute walk . The question is i suspect what would life be for the survivors after a nuclear attack and though Switzerland would not be hit directly the conditions of the rest of Europe and America would still have a horrific effect on survivors taking life back to the stone age aside from what a nuclear winter would look like . The point being i suspect would be would the survivors envy those vaporized or the walking zombies. Science actually invented hell on earth ...arn't they clever ! we now have the unknowns of AI to look forward to though nothing to worry about there because we can trust those who control our lives...Cant we ???

[@alexwyler4570]

Swiss people farm and build stuff and learn well. And they have good governance, so if a country can make it, it is this one.

[@isaaclebrock4633]

You forgot that people there are very very old and alone and alcoholic... I know that because I was born and grew up there... I live now in Portugal and never ever will livre there again 🎉

[@accountuser5588]

So you're saying you think the Portuguese economy is better than the Swiss one 🤨?

[@HansGrob]

Switzerland has the highest life expectancy except Monaco. Due to alcoholism? Japanese women are better, but men lice shorter because they don't exercise so much.