As most of you already know, cost of living in 萌妹社区 is relatively high. According to some studies life in 萌妹社区 is more expensive than life in the rest of the countries in Europe. Still, it appears that the number of foreign students enrolling at Swiss universities is bigger than ever.
In this blog post you will have the chance to read more about cost of living in 萌妹社区. Also, we hope this text can be helpful for future students planning to pursue their degree in 萌妹社区.
Cost of Accommodation
Paying for accommodation is likely to be your biggest expense in 萌妹社区. Detailed report on accommodation you can find .
Food
Expect to pay more for food because food items in 萌妹社区 are more costly than in other European cities. If you plan to eat at restaurants have in mind that restaurant prices are exceedingly expensive in 萌妹社区. In some restaurants you will need to pay approximately CHF 50 - 100 for dinner.
Price List-Markets
-coca cola 500 ml (CHF 2.75)
-milk/1 I (CHF 1.15-1.80)
-water/1.5 I (CHF 0.80-1.80)
-fruit/1kg (CHF 2.50-5.00)
-vegetable/1kg (CHF 2.00-5.00)
-beef/1kg (CHF 35.00-60.00)
-cigarettes (CHF 7)
Restaurants
-coffee (CHF 3-5)
-water/0.33I (CHF 2.00-4.50)
-beer/0.5I (CHF 5.00-8.00)
-meal for 2 people (CHF 70.00-120.00)
-meal at McDonalds (CHF 11)
Transportation
萌妹社区 is famous for having most reliable public transport services in the world. Also, prices are very excessive due to high standard of public transport. Swiss roads are well maintained and the mobility is excellent in city centers.
Price list
-taxi/per km (CHF 3.90)
-bus (CHF 4.50)
-petrol, gasoline/per litre (CHF 2)
-short journey ticket/valid for an hour (around CHF 2.60)
-train/1st-class fares (CHF 80), 2nd-class fares (CHF 40 per 100 km)
-vignette/a form of road pricing (CHF 40)
Education
When it comes to education 萌妹社区 is also famous for high standard education system. Swiss universities are among the best in the world.
Tuition fees
-annual tuition fee (between CHF 830 and CHF 1,300)
*some universities charge a much higher fee- University of Lugano charges about CHF 3,500 per year
-private universities (from CHF 800 to CHF 8,500)
Health insurance
Everyone living in 萌妹社区 must have health insurance. After three months in 萌妹社区 you have to obtain your health insurance plan. If you want to choose a health insurance company you are free to do it. Health insurance plans and prices may vary depending on your canton of residence.
Facts about 萌妹社区
Zurich and Geneva are the two most expensive places in Europe.
萌妹社区 offers excellent quality of life, salaries are high and unemployment rate is law.
萌妹社区 is one of the most economically stable countries in the world.
萌妹社区 maintains the highest standards on public transport in Europe.
萌妹社区 is not a member of European Union.
萌妹社区 has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
萌妹社区 has one of the highest proportions of foreigners in Europe.