How English friendly is Switzerland?

English proficiency in Switzerland is generally high, especially in urban areas where international companies are based. According to the EF English Proficiency Index, Switzerland currently ranks #29 (out of 111) in terms of English proficiency compared to other non-native English-speaking countries.



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You'll be able to get by with English, especially in metropolitan areas like Zurich and Geneva. In Switzerland's major cities, more than 30% of the population is non-Swiss, so there are plenty of other non-native speakers. Additionally, Swiss children learn English at school, and many reach a high level of proficiency.

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English and Portuguese are the most commonly spoken foreign languages in Switzerland. Spanish, Serbian, Croatian and Albanian are also common languages in Switzerland. Multilingualism is important to people's identity, and Switzerland has a law to govern the use of the official languages and promote multilingualism.

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Switzerland is a very welcoming country, with 25% of its population being foreign individuals.

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The residents of Switzerland are paid very high wages compared to other countries, even bordering countries like France or Germany. This is somewhat as a result of the high quality of living. But due to the high wages, Swiss people have more money to spend, which naturally leads to higher prices.

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The cost of living in Switzerland is generally high, reflecting the country's high standard of living and quality of life. Switzerland's monthly expenses encompass various aspects, including housing, transportation, healthcare, education, and daily essentials.

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The most commonly accepted payment options are cash, credit cards and debit cards. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere. The most common are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Maestro.

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In general, the population shows openness towards foreigners living in Switzerland. More than three quarter disagree with the idea that foreigners make the streets seem unsafe, but also with the idea that, at school, foreign children have a negative effect on the education of Swiss children.

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