Europe
Why Do Swiss People Earn So Much? What Most People Don't See
Swiss salaries are crazy, People in Switzerland make money like water, Life must be so easy over there!
But is it really that simple!
Yes salaries in Swizerland are high, but so is everything else.
And there are reasons behind those big paychecks that many people
do not know.
1. The Cost of Living is Extremely High
You might earn CHF 6000 to 8000 per month but the Rent alone in Zurich or Geneva is 2000 to 3000 CHF
Groceries, insuarance and transport and taxes.
It is not riches, its survival in a high cost system
You Pay for Everything
No Free university- education comes with real fees
Even garbage bags are taxed!
That is why salaries are structure to help people carry the cost of life independently
The Economy is stable, skilled workers highly respected
Here is a breakdown of daily expenses in Switzerland;
1. A pack of Filter Cigarettes 10.50 CHF
2. Taxi Fare 3km 24 CHF
3. Motorway sticker 40 CHF
4. 500g Bread 3 CHF
5. Second class ticket on Swiss Federal Railways yearly 3950 CHF
6. Cup of Coffee in restaurant 4.50 CHF
7. A Try of 6 Swiss Eggs 4.00 CHF
8. Speeding Ticket on a Swiss Motorway 260 CHF
9. A Bouquet of Flowers from a Florist 45 CHF
10. Cleaning help per Hour 30 CHF
Many people live with financial pressure despite earning more