a snow covered mountain with a blue sky in the background
Maloja Pass in the blue hour.
Aerial view of the Valère Basilica (Sion, Valais, Switzerland).
Wild bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight searching fo…
Wild Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in flight at Pfyn-Finges …
Electronic version of the General Map of Switzerland (1:300'000…
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Switzerland

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Switzerland

Switzerland delivers top-tier quality of life—near-perfect HDI, unmatched purchasing power, and pristine peaks—at a cost that punches above its premium weight for discerning expats.

Climat
23°C moy. · 2200h soleil/an
Devise
CHF Fr
Langue
French
Sécurité
Très sûr
#1 mondial · Indice sécurité 72/100
Coût de la vie
Élevé
Indice coût 110/100
Fuseau horaire
GMT+1 / GMT+2
UTC+1 / +2

Ce que c'est que de vivre à Switzerland

Switzerland is a landlocked Alpine country located in Central Europe, renowned for its stunning mountainous landscapes, political neutrality, and high standard of living. Situated between Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein, Switzerlan...


Coût de la vie
vs Moyenne UE134% plus cher que la moyenne UE
Appartement 1 chambre, centre
CHF1,850Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dîner pour deux
CHF28.50Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Courses mensuelles
CHF1.69Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Abonnement transport (mois)
CHF3.90One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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  • Parcours visa et résidence
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Healthcare

  • Healthcare in Switzerland is universally accessible and renowned for its high quality, though it operates on a mandatory private health insurance model rather than a public, state-run system.
  • All residents, including foreigners and expats, are legally required to obtain basic health insurance (KVG/LAMal) from a private insurer within three months of arrival.
  • Basic insurance covers a comprehensive range of medical services, but patients are responsible for annual deductibles (franchise) and co-payments up to a capped amount.
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Conditions d'entrée et options de visa

Switzerland, as a Schengen associate member, allows visa-free entry for citizens of over 60 countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and many others for tourism, business, or short visits up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned departure date from Switzerland. Since 10 April 2026, the European Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully mandatory at all external Schengen borders, replacing passport stamps with biometric registration (fingerprints...

Entrée sans visa : 90 days
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Source des données : Les métriques de sécurité, criminalité et qualité proviennent de Numbeo, une base de données mondiale collaborative de données déclarées.

Tous les scores sont des comparaisons relatives sur une échelle de 0-100, où 50 = moyenne mondiale. Des scores plus élevés signifient mieux que la moyenne, des scores plus bas signifient pire que la moyenne.