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Table of Content Average 2-Star Hotel Price in Switzerland Producer and Import Prices Travel and commuting costs Summary of cost of living in Switzerland Tax on personal income in Switzerland can comprise 3 separate costs — federal income tax, canton taxes and municipal taxes. Most of the taxes involved are progressive — meaning the more you earn, the higher the tax rate that applies. However, some municipal taxes are flat rate and applied to everyone. Zurich is the most expensive place, with average properties costing CHF 12,250 per square meter. Switzerland has one of the most stable economies in the world and real estate prices demonstrate long-term growth. There have been public campaigns to provide more subsidized social housing for renters, especially in cities such as Geneva and Basel. These include a commitment to make at least 10% of new housing affordable. However, the most recent affordable housing initiative was rejected in 2020. The process of buying Swiss propert...