Why Swiss is so expensive?


Why Swiss is so expensive? There are lots of reasons why Switzerland is so pricey but the main reason is because the standard of living is higher, which naturally results in higher prices. Also, Switzerland has to import pretty much everything as the mountainous terrain is not suited for agricultural work.


What is the average salary in Switzerland?

Swiss people earn USD 64 824 per year on average, much more than the OECD average of USD 49 165 and one of the highest in the OECD. Another essential factor of employment quality is job security, in terms of expected loss of earnings when someone becomes unemployed.


How much is a gallon of milk in Switzerland?

Switzerland ranks above other expensive countries such as Luxembourg and Hong Kong by being the second most expensive country in the world, according to Numbeo. With a gallon of milk costing about $6.50 in Geneva and gas reaching almost $5 a gallon, there is no hiding from high prices.


How much is a pizza in Switzerland?

Pizza can be a good choice, but not necessarily super cheap. Expect to pay about CHF 18-28 per 30cm pizza. We end up ordering a lot of pizza on our Swiss holidays to avoid sitting in a restaurant for two hours.