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Living in the Swiss mountains: chalet, access, winter
Buying a chalet, winter access, internet, schools, services: guide to mountain living in Switzerland.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· Jun 7, 2026General
Soft mobility in Switzerland: bike, e-bike, walking, sharing
Bike, e-bike, walking, Mobility car-sharing, public bikes: Switzerland, soft mobility champion.
ABy the editorial team· 4 min read· Jun 6, 2026General
Religion and church tax in Switzerland
Recognised religions, church tax, leaving the Church, religious diversity in Switzerland.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· Jun 5, 2026General
Foreign student in Switzerland: conditions, budget, permit
Admission conditions, student B permit, annual budget, student jobs: complete guide for foreigners.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· Jun 4, 2026General
Intercultural and binational marriage in Switzerland: steps and tips
Marriage between Swiss and foreigner or between foreigners: procedures, documents, taxation and naturalisation.
ABy the editorial team· 4 min read· Jun 3, 2026General
Settling in Switzerland from abroad: arrival checklist
Before departure, arrival, first month: full checklist to settle in Switzerland from abroad.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· Jun 2, 2026
Jobs
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Life sciences salary in Switzerland: pharma R&D, biotech, MedTech
Roche, Novartis, Lonza, Idorsia, Sonova: R&D, clinical, biotech and MedTech grids.
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· Apr 8, 2026Jobs
Transport and logistics salary in Switzerland: HGV driver, warehouse, supply chain
HGV driver, warehouse, warehouse manager, supply chain: grids by level.
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· Apr 7, 2026Jobs
Marketing and communications salary in Switzerland: digital, brand, growth
Brand manager, growth, corporate comms, content, PR: grids by experience and sector.
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· Apr 6, 2026Jobs
HR salary in Switzerland: HR assistant, HRBP, CHRO
HR assistant, generalist, HRBP, CHRO: grids by company size.
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· Apr 5, 2026
Finance
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Typical family budget in Switzerland: how much does life cost?
How much per month to live in Switzerland? Rent, groceries, insurance, leisure: detailed sample budgets.
ABy the editorial team· 4 min read· Jun 12, 2026Finance
Cryptocurrencies in Switzerland: taxation, brokers, regulation
Crypto taxation, Swiss brokers and exchanges (SEBA, Sygnum, Bitcoin Suisse), regulation.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· May 23, 2026Finance
Advanced Swiss taxation: legal optimisations for individuals
Deductions, pillar 3, LPP buybacks, imputed rental, gifts: legally optimising Swiss taxes.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· May 22, 2026Finance
Creating a GmbH or AG in Switzerland: capital, steps, costs
Capital, founders, articles, trade register: complete guide to creating your Swiss company.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· May 21, 2026
Real estate
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Buying property in Switzerland: equity, mortgage, steps
Steps, required equity, mortgage, taxation: full guide to buying in Switzerland.
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· Apr 27, 2026Real estate
Property and rental prices in Switzerland by canton
Rents and purchase prices by canton and housing type: what does Swiss real estate really cost?
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· Apr 26, 2026Real estate
Understanding a Swiss rental lease: duration, charges, termination, deposit
Swiss tenancy: duration, charges, rent increase, termination, deposit and tenant rights.
ABy the editorial team· 1 min read· Apr 25, 2026Real estate
Finding a rental in Switzerland: method, platforms, traps
Method to land a Swiss rental: platforms, tenant file, viewings, signature.
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· Apr 24, 2026
Retirement
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Preparing for retirement in Switzerland: early, normal, deferred
When, how and how much: planning your Swiss retirement, normal, early or deferred.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· May 12, 2026Retirement
Swiss LPP: pension or capital, buybacks, optimisations
Understand LPP: conversion rate, buybacks, pension vs capital choice, transfers and strategies.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· May 7, 2026Retirement
Swiss AVS: contributions, pensions, splitting, credits
Contributions, pension calculation, spouse splitting, education and care credits.
ABy the editorial team· 2 min read· May 4, 2026Retirement
The Swiss 3-pillar system explained
1st pillar (AVS), 2nd pillar (LPP), 3rd pillar (private): how the Swiss system works and how to optimise it.
ABy the editorial team· 3 min read· May 2, 2026