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Moving to Switzerland

Reasons why people move to Switzerland

Here are the top 3 reasons why people move to Switzerland.

  1. Job opportunities:
    Work is one of the main reasons why people move abroad. Most of the expats that move to Switzerland need to relocate because of their work or simply because they are looking for better work-life balance and job prospects. People living in Geneva and Zurich have, on average, the highest incomes in the world.
  2. Education:
    Switzerland has one of the efficient educational systems in the world. Expats who move to Switzerland with the whole family often make use of the international and English schools for their children. There are 7 higher educational institutions and 12 universities in Switzerland.
  3. Healthcare:
    On average, the life expectancy in Switzerland is very high which is typically connected to a quality health care system. In Switzerland, health insurance is mandatory for everyone. The system works well and you can expect excellent standards, short waiting times and a high level of care.

 

 

Moving-to-Svizzera

 

Other reasons why people move to Switzerland:

  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Diversity
  • Safety
  • Stability
  • Cleanliness
  • Family orientation

Most of the people moving to Switzerland come from (top 5 countries):

  1. Italy
  2. Germany
  3. Portugal
  4. France
  5. Netherland

Top 5 cities of Switzerland based on population:

Rank City Population
1 Zurich 366,445
2 Geneva 177,500
3 Basel 165,000
4 Bern 140,228
5 Lausanne 129,273