Dear all,
I am looking to relocate to zurich from london in July with my wife and 4 months old child.

Can anyone advise if 5000 CHF after taxes and accomodation/insurance fees is enough to live on?

Thanks in advance
Pibo

Hi,

enough to live on depends on your preferred standard of living. But in my opinion, yes, for "normal life" it should be okay.

Remember also to reserve some money for travelling back home. The relatives will propably want to see your child as well every now and then.

Hi,

I would consider 5000 CHF after tax, accomodation and insurance enough for a family.
If you assume a 4-room appartment for 1800 CHF monthly, 900 CHF health insurance for the whole family and a 10 % tax rate, the salary adds up to 8470 CHF per month, or 101640 CHF annually. But you have probably done a similar calculation already.
Many Swiss live with considerably less.

Cheers.
Marc

Thanks to all that have replied so far. It is reassuring to know that the cash will be enough.

Currently in London, we live in a modest (just outside London) house- 3 beds, we probably go out once a week for dinner and have 2 holidays a year. Own a car, however don't plan to do so in Zurich. Our greatest expense probably is the house, as we own it and spend most of our money on decorating etc.

Do you think a similar life can be had in Zurich with the 5000 CHF mentioned?