Top 5 expat cities in
Switzerland
Generated: 2026-09-27
Country overview
- Switzerland combines exceptional infrastructure, safety and international career opportunities with some of Europe's highest housing and everyday costs.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Natural disaster resilience | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Zurich | 1/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 25°C | 550 km | 9/10 |
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| #2 Geneva | 1/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 26°C | 250 km | 9/10 |
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| #3 Basel | 2/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 | 26°C | 500 km | 9/10 |
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| #4 Lausanne | 2/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 26°C | 280 km | 9/10 |
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| #5 Zug | 1/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 25°C | 650 km | 9/10 |
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Religions
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Christianity54 %
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No religion32 %
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Other religions8.3 %
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Islam5.7 %