Do I need German in Zurich?
Do I need German in Zurich? You do not need to speak any of the native languages in order to live and study here. However, we encourage international students to take German (the local language in Zurich) as a foreign language during their studies to feel more comfortable in the country and better understand the country and its people.
Is Zurich too expensive?
We all know that living in Switzerland isn't exactly cheap, especially if you're in one of the big cities, but this fact was drilled-home this week with the news that Zurich is tied with Paris and Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world.
Is it easy to get around Zurich?
The easiest way to get around in Zurich is by public transportation and on foot. You can find all schedules on the ZVV website. Tram and bus lines run from 6am to 1am mostly every 7 to 10 minutes. There is a tram or bus stop every 300 meters.
Do you tip in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, the guest is not obliged to tip. In many restaurants, however, it is customary to pay a tip. This amounts to approximately 10 percent or it is rounded up to a round amount.