Cost of Living
Switzerland is not a cheap country to live in. By no means would we want to suggest otherwise. However, there are some factors to place it in a wider context. Have a closer look.
There are two factors to bear in mind regarding your expenses in Switzerland:
1st: A Swiss higher education is a major investment in your career prospects that yields a high return!
2nd: The education comes at a relatively moderate price regarding tuition fees, especially compared to similarly top-ranked education hotspots worldwide!
However, in order to prepare for your study period, take a look at the student budget and check out the varying tuition fees in the university profiles.
Student budget in Switzerland
(Please note that costs vary by region)
| Monthly (CHF) | Yearly (CHF) | |
| Tuition fees | Depending on university | |
| Supplies | 100.- | 1,200.- |
| Accomodation | 700.- | 8,400.- |
| Food (CHF 20.- per day) | 600.- | 7,200.- |
| Clothes and personal items | 150.- | 1,800.- |
| Health insurance | 90.- | 1,080.- |
| Transport (subscription) | 60.- | 720.- |
| Other (phone, internet, billag) | 150.- | 1,800.- |
| Total | 1,850.- | 22,200.- |
*Tuition fees vary between institutions: CHF 500–2,000 per semester/term.
