Zurich
Switzerland
Updated on August 13, 2025
Overview
Zurich offers a very high standard of living with excellent healthcare and safety. Housing is costly, with limited availability in the city center. The cost of living is among the highest globally, but salaries are correspondingly high. Public transport is efficient and comprehensive, making commuting easy. The climate is temperate with cold winters and mild summers. The job market is strong, especially in finance, technology, and pharmaceuticals. Zurich is walkable and bike-friendly with a well-educated, international community. The city is clean and safe with a rich cultural life.
Average cost of living€3,048.48
Quality of Life95/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€1,000.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,395.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,944.00
3-bed flat (center)€4,376.00
3-bed flat (outside)€3,304.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€219.71
Internet€51.18
Mobile plan€30.05
Transportation
One-way ticket€4.27
Monthly pass€92.95
Taxi start€6.68
Gasoline (1 l)€1.98
Leisure
Cinema ticket€21.37
Fitness club€76.01
Education
Preschool (month)€2,979.00
Intl. primary (year)€34,064.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€20,833.00
sqm outside center€15,969.00
Advantages
- ✓ Top-tier healthcare
- ✓ Efficient public transport
- ✓ High safety standards
- ✓ Strong job market
- ✓ Walkable and bike-friendly
Disadvantages
- × Very high housing costs
- × High overall cost of living
- × Cold winters
- × Limited housing availability
- × Language diversity can be challenging