| An Irish expat tells us a bit of what it's like living in Montreux, Switzerland, an area that is popular with tourists. He also gives some practical tips on what to expect and advises anyone planning to move to Switzerland to do their homework first. |
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Expats in Switzerland - Here We Interview People Living And Working In Switzerland
Switzerland is world-famous for so many things: mountainous landscapes, first-class banking institutions, high-quality luxury goods. This European country's self-discipline manifests itself in so many ways, including the efficiency in which businesses and services operate, and many of the locals' adherence to traditional customs and way of life.
The convenience and the benefits of living in Switzerland come at a price: a high cost of living. Still, for many foreigners who have decided to move there, the price is worth it.
An Irish Expat Living in Switzerland
Chinese-American expat Xiaolu on the joys and challenges of living in Switzerland
| Living in Lucerne, Switzerland has opened a Pandora's box of experiences for Xiaolu, a Chinese-American woman. Among the things she talks about here are how she and her boyfriend came to move to Switzerland, her job, and the cost of living there. Sure, there are downsides to living in Switzerland; nevertheless, she is so happy that they moved there. |
 Xiaolu Zhang |
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American expat Angela weighs the pros and cons of living in Zurich, Switzerland
| Angela is an American woman working as a lawyer in Zurich, Switzerland. Though there are some things she misses about New York City (where she last lived) that her present location doesn't have, she's finding much to appreciate about Switzerland, too. She tells us what she finds great and not-so-great about living in Switzerland, as well as gives some practical advice on things to consider before moving there. |
 Angela |
Zurich, Switzerland, is the latest stop in American expat Gretchen’s travel adventure
| Gretchen and her husband are two American travel hounds who are presently living in Zurich, Switzerland. They’ve been there only a month to date, and she spends much of her time exploring the area. Here the Global Librarian shares a few impressions of what expat life is like in Switzerland as well as some of their plans for the future. |
 Gretchen, a.k.a. "Global Librarian" |
British expat Stella talks about the ups and downs of life near Zurich, Switzerland
| Village life in a place close to Zurich, Switzerland, where British expatriate Stella and her family have been staying, has both positive and negative aspects, she finds. Read on for her thoughts about topics like the high cost of living, learning the local language, and how she’s starting to feel at home in Switzerland. |
 Stella |
American expat Nicole works as a secretary and lives with her husband in Lausanne, Switzerland
| According to Nicole, Switzerland is like nothing anywhere else she has lived. Employment rules are stringent, the cost of living is high, and the quality of life is good. Nicole also gives tips to those considering moving to Switzerland. |
 Nicole |
Canadian woman Sandra shares some experiences of what it's like to call Switzerland home for 22 years
| Learning the language and getting along with the neighbours were some of the things that Sandra had to learn when she first came to Switzerland in 1984. Like all other countries, living in Switzerland has its pros and cons: high cost of living but low income tax; low unemployment rate but no Sunday shopping, among them. |
 Sandra Gass |
Mark talks about his experiences as a Dutch expat working and living in Reinach, Switzerland
| Living in Switzerland is part of Dutch national Mark's dream to leave Holland and immerse himself in the cultures of other countries. After having lived in Switzerland for over two years, he shares with us some of his observations about the behavior of the Swiss, the expensive cost and standard of living there, and the importance of observing the local customs. |
 Mark Monteiro |
