Top expat cities

Switzerland

Zurich

#1 Top 5 cities

Zurich is Switzerland's broadest expat hub, combining international finance and technology careers with excellent transport and public services.

Country overview

Population

415 367

Year-round temperatures

Day: 4°C až 25°C

Night: -1°C až 15°C

Climate

Temperate Central European climate with cool winters, warm summers and precipitation throughout the year.

Distance to the sea

550 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 1/10
Food cost 1/10

Business friendliness

9/10

Safety

9/10

Everyday safety is very high, although theft and other urban property crime still call for normal precautions in busy areas.

Natural disaster resilience

8/10

Flooding, surface runoff, storms and heat are the main practical hazards; earthquake risk exists but severe disruption is uncommon.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 10/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Students
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Good transport links
  • +International environment

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less peaceful lifestyle