Zurich

With a population of around 400,000 people, Zurich is the biggest Swiss city, located in the north-central part of the country. Most of the people speak German, but it is a bit moderated, so some call it Swiss-German. This is an ancient city which roots can be traced back to 6000 years ago, but it got its independence in the middle ages, so the majority of the buildings are built in that era and preserved to this very day.

The value of the Swiss franc to the dollar remained strong and stable in 2021. Zurich also has some of the highest salaries in Switzerland. As a haven for entrepreneurs and banking, it is no surprise the largest city in Switzerland found itself near the top of the list. Geneva, the second-largest city, took seventh place overall. As everywhere in Switzerland, groceries, rent, clothing, restaurants, entertainment, public transportation, and health insurance take the biggest chunk out of a household budget. On the other hand, electronics and education are less costly than in many other countries.

Country: Switzerland
Population: 1.488 million