Why is Zurich so famous?

Zurich is Switzerland's economic leader and known worldwide for its financial district. But other very innovative economic sectors flourish in the region. Zurich has established itself as an important centre for ICT, life sciences, cleantech as well as creative industries and tourism.



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Essentially with high living standards (read… high-pay jobs) comes high living costs. Zurich is the largest and most populated city in Switzerland. It has a great transport system, many cultural venues and locations and very varied inhabitants.

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Geneva is quieter Zurich's population is larger and the city has a busier feel to it, whereas Geneva feels more like a large town. The peace and quiet can be good if you are looking for a relaxing trip, but if you're up for a night out it can be a bit of a challenge.

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But in general, If you want to do the touristy program then Luzern is the place. Zurich is the business city of Switzerland, it is very lovely and has many things to offer... but it is not as picture book quaint as Luzern.

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Sechseläuten Square | Switzerland Tourism.

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Numbeo uses the data to publishes snapshot-style indexes twice a year, and in the latest safety index, Zurich is ranked as the fifth safest city, with Bern at number 12 and Basel at 16. Geneva doesn't fare so well, ranking in 62nd place, with Lausanne all the way down in 98th.

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Con: One of the most expensive cities to live in Living in Switzerland is famously pricey, as you have to pay for private health care insurance with a premium of up to 8% of your total income, and deal with expensive public transport.

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If you want pizza/pasta, salad, desert, water and a glass on wine, it's going to cost CHF50-60 per head. If you want meat dishes, the price goes up a lot (where a pizza might cost CHF18, a steak would be CHF45). But it's really variable, as everywhere.

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