Cost of living

[ali_kat]

Hi Guys

Will cross post this in the P&P, as it looks like this place is not visited that often, and I need an answer by tonight as I've had a call from an angency looking for someone to fill a gap in a company in Stans, which from the description would be my perfect role. I need to let them know tomorrow if they can send my CV to them and set up an interview.

My questions are twofold :-

Anyone know this area?
What is it like?

What is the cost of living/working in Switzerland like compared to the UK?

Thanks!!

[tim the pool man]

Hey you! Never expected to see you in here! I have this forum in my favourites as CH is my favourite place of all!
I have an Uncle & Aunt in Kussnacht (near Lucerne). I stayed with them for a few weeks in 93, what a fantastic place!
Seriously, I think you will find the COL fairly high, but then so is England compared to here...
If the sums work out for you i would recommend doing it, it would be a great experience. I would expect the contract payment to reflect the COL in the location. Where in Switzerland is the job?

[ali_kat]

Hey you

Thanks for that

It's in Stans (the capital of the canton if Nidwalden), in the Alps, I can see Lucerne not far from it on the map

If the COL is favourable, I'm all for it

[RainerM]

Hallo there,

Just do it, could be a great experience :-) The roads are very inviting,
and if you like skiing, there are some nice resorts near. Nice countryside, too.
Costs of living are lower than in the UK,taxes the same.(so apt.rentals might be high....)Try to make a good package
with your employer.

Good luck and regards

Rainer-CH living in Graubuenden

[ali_kat]

Thanks Rainer