Switzerland
Moving to Switzerland
Last updated on Sep 16, 2023
Summary: Expats and digital nomads move to Switzerland for its high quality of life, excellent infrastructure, and low crime rate. The most popular cities for expats and digital nomads in Switzerland are Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. People looking for a place to live in Switzerland can search online for rental properties, contact a real estate agent, or look for postings on local bulletin boards.
What do I need to know before moving to Switzerland?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Switzerland, they said:
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- Contact the International Women's Club (Zug or Zurich) or the PTA/PTO of the various international schools for advice.
- There is little choice only, be prepared for this and not too depressed.
- Make sure you choose a house you will be happy to live in, you will spend a lot of time there!
- The Swiss are friendly but very distanced, however they love to practise their English at all times!
- Outdoors facilities are abundant, make sure you have a car to use them.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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