You can drive on your foreign licence for up to one year in Switzerland, but if you live here for longer than one year, you need to convert your driving licence to a Swiss one. If you are from an EU/EFTA country you can directly exchange your driving licence. Drivers…

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The Best Cafés in Zurich for Every Occasion

November 11, 2021

When I first moved to Zurich I was disappointed by what I felt was a lack of a proper ‘cafe culture’. While there are plenty of bars all over the city, the cafes on offer and the coffee they served seemed lacklustre in comparison. This was surprising considering how close…

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Find your Zurich apartment: what you need to do

March 8, 2021

To find an apartment in Zurich you need to act fast, decisively, and be prepared. You need to act quickly to find an apartment, to get a viewing appointment, and to submit your application. The deciding factor for the landlord in this process is your application profile. Read on to…

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Do You Really Need German to Work in Switzerland?

February 7, 2021

Men in corporate attire walking in Zurich

Is German necessary to work in Switzerland or can I get by with just English? Well, Switzerland has four national languages, and despite what it may seem, English is not one of these four. According to the BFS, German is spoken by the majority in Switzerland with 62.1% of the…

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Find Affordable Housing in Geneva as a Student or Intern

January 25, 2021

Swiss flags and canton of Geneva flags on street

Finding affordable housing in Geneva is notoriously difficult. However, I’m here to tell you that its not impossible and its even possible to find an acceptable room, close to town for well under 1,000 CHF per month. Demand for housing in Geneva is high and the supply scarce, therefore it…

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How Much Is Income Tax In Zurich?

January 16, 2021

The average person living in Zurich and earning 85,000 CHF per year can expect to pay 9,862 CHF in tax annually. This includes federal tax, cantonal tax, municipal tax and church tax. A person earning 100,00 CHF could expect a tax bill of 13,348 CHF. The tax rate is calculated…

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