SWISS DECISION ENGINE
Is moving to Switzerland worth it?
YOUR PLAN FOR SWITZERLAND
We don't just help you find a job.
We assess whether you can build a better life in Switzerland — before you risk your money and make the move.
ANALYSES
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SWISS OPPORTUNITY SCORE
Do I have a chance in Switzerland?
Check the labour market, language, qualifications and safe starting budget before risking a move.
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You will receive a score, best region and concrete next steps.
WHERE TO LIVE
Find the municipality that fits your life
Combine work location, budget, driving time and lifestyle. SwissFit™ ranks locations around your priorities.
SALARY ANALYSIS
See what the offer is really worth
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JOB MATCH
Does this offer fit your profile?
Upload a CV or complete the profile and enter the offer data.
SHOULD I MOVE?
Does relocating make sense?
Ready. Complete the other modules and run the decision.
How this decision tool works Method, example, sources and common questions Read the explanation ⌄
A RELOCATION DECISION
Is moving to Switzerland worth it for my situation?
A salary increase can still leave a household exposed to housing costs, an uncertain job or an inadequate starting reserve. This module combines the available work, salary, location and readiness results into a decision with visible gaps.
Back to the calculator
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What goes into the analysis
Review the inputs and fill gaps before relying on the result.
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Work certainty
Check the offer, contract conditions and permit situation.
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Real budget
Use salary, tax, health insurance, rent and other costs together.
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Location
Consider housing availability and the daily car commute.
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Starting buffer
Separate a documented cash reserve from an unknown or missing figure.
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What the result can tell you
Read the result together with its assumptions and data quality.
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Decision factors
See which factors improve or weaken the case for moving.
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Financial buffer
Understand whether the known reserve covers the estimated start.
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Open questions
Identify missing inputs that make the result less reliable.
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Safer next step
Prioritise checks before resigning, paying deposits or relocating.
ILLUSTRATIVE DECISION EXAMPLE
Example: a good offer with too little starting reserve
A household may receive a promising offer and still need a deposit, first rent, insurance and moving expenses before the first full salary. The analysis should not call an unverified reserve zero.
The scenario shows a risk check, not a personalised recommendation to move or stay.
- Offer
- Promising salary with conditions to confirm
- Housing
- Deposit and first rent still to be checked
- Reserve
- Enter an actual amount or mark it unknown
- Decision
- Delay a commitment until major gaps are resolved
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Official sources
Your inputs and model assumptions remain identifiable in the result.
- Swiss government portal ch.ch Official steps for moving to Switzerland.
- State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) Residence and work framework for EU/EFTA nationals.
- Federal Tax Administration (FTA) Official Swiss tax information.
- Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) Social insurance contributions and benefits.
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Common questions
Check the limits before making a decision.
Can a higher salary alone justify moving?
No. Compare the full household budget, contract security, housing and start-up costs.
Is an empty reserve field treated as CHF 0?
It should remain unknown until you supply a verified amount; an actual zero is a different fact.
Does the result replace immigration advice?
No. Confirm the applicable permit and residence rules with the competent authorities.
Should I resign based on the score?
No. Verify the contract, finances and practical steps first.
Planning aid only; no personal financial, legal or migration advice.
OFFER COMPARISON
Which offer really comes out ahead?
Compare money left after basic costs, salary level, and location fit. Offer data stays saved in this browser.
Complete both offers to start the analysis.
RELOCATION CHECKLIST
Relocation step by step
Complete the details and build your personal plan.
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Tick off completed steps. Your progress is saved automatically to your account and in this browser.
Important: The order is a guide. Requirements and deadlines may depend on citizenship, canton, employment and family situation.
MASTER PROFILE
My Profile
Your profile stores shared data for Where to Live, taxes, Job Match, and future modules.
DECISION HISTORY
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SECURE BACKOFFICE
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