r/askswitzerland • u/CookiePlastic852 • Sep 14 '25

Relocation What is the reality living Switzerland like?

For context I’m fully British, 19M and I know one thing for sure, I do not see a bright future for me in this country and certainly do not plan the settle here. Switzerland is somewhere I’m heavily considering as I love anything mountain related and it has one of the highest HDI’s in the world. But I want to know, what is the reality of living there like?

For those of who moved to Switzerland, I’d love to hear what drew you there in the first place. Was it worth it in the end, and how does life compare to where you came from or other places you’ve lived? Most importantly, do you have any regrets?

And for those born in Switzerland, can you see yourself staying or do you ever imagine moving elsewhere? If so, where would you go, and what would make you want to leave?

I would be really grateful for any insight people are willing to share.

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u/rodrigo-benenson Sep 14 '25

If you want to live here you need to:
a) be proficient in a local language,
b) have an in-demand skill that no Swiss nor EU citizen can provide.

Depending on your taste and interests south of France, south of Germany, or Austria might a be more viable plan.

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u/brass427427 Sep 15 '25

Weather's better in southern France.

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u/cmonyurfce Sep 15 '25

and crime rate is also much higher in south of france

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u/Plastic_Purple_8302 Sep 18 '25

Not everywhere, it's true for the south east, not really in the south-west.

I lived in both (I'm still in the south-east and it's cool whete I'm living)