Living in Zurich guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Zurich.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Zurich

Buying property in Zurich

Some people prefer becoming a homeowner once they settle. Often, people buy real estate in their home country. But for expats who ...

Discovering Zurich

Moving to a new city in a foreign country is a big and important decision in your life. When you get that opportunity to leave ...

Gastronomy in Zurich

If you are a food lover and somehow got a chance to move to Zurich, congratulations, you have come to the right place! With the ...

Getting around Zurich

Congratulations! You have got a job offer in Zurich and have found accommodation in the city. Whats next? Looking into ways to ...

Developing your professional network in Zurich

If you want an exciting life in your new city, start by building your social network. If you want a thriving career, develop your ...

Developing your social circle in Zurich

Moving to a foreign country can be daunting, as it implies a lot of changes in ones personal and professional life. First of all ...

Adjusting to the local culture in Zurich

Depending on your country of origin and cultural experience so far, different people will find different levels of difficulty to ...

Zurich's labour market

You are interested in moving to Zurich, but dont know where to start? It would be a good idea to do some research and understand ...

Sports activities in Zurich

With the perfect backdrop of the Zurich lake and the Swiss alps around, it is not hard to imagine all sorts of opportunities for ...

Choosing your neighbourhood in Zurich

With a population of over 380,500, Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. It is divided into 12 Kreis, which means district ...

Zurich's networking etiquette

Now that you have identified the different networking opportunities in Zurich, you may want to prepare yourself. Of course ...

Student life in Zurich

Despite being one of the world's most expensive cities, Zurich offers a young and vibrant atmosphere to locals and expats ...

Things to do in Zurich alone, with your partner or with friends

Located in northern Switzerland, Zurich is the most populated city in the country. Perhaps due to the number and mix of people ...

Things to do on weekdays and weekends in Zurich

Zurich offers a great lifestyle at all time. While being the most populated city in Switzerland, its proximity to mountains and ...

The work culture in Zurich

Many expats move to Zurich because of the attractive salary many companies offer. Prior to their move, little may be known about ...

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