General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Bern |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Currency | Swiss franc |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.4% |
| Gdp | $751.62 billion |
| Size | 15,940 sq mi |
| Population | 8.65 million |
| Population density | 215 people/sq mi |
| Kids per female | 1.52 |
| City population | 74% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 1∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 51% |
| Population able to speak english | 65% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 16 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Swiss International Air Lines |
| Main airport | Zürich Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $2.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $15 |
| Coffee | $5 |
| Beer | $7 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1500/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $300/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $25/10km |
| Petrol | $1.70/l |
| Rental car | $70/day |
| Public transportation | $15/daypass |
| Bike rental | $20/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 17% |
| Vat | 7.7% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $65000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 5-10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 185.83/MBits |
| Tld | .ch |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 98% |
| Phone mobile data | $25 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type J |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 7:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Digitec Galaxus |
| Supermarket | Coop |
| Pharmacy | Amavita |
| Drugstore | Drogerie Müller |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fondue | A melted cheese dish served with bread or vegetables for dipping | $20-30 |
| Raclette | A melted cheese dish served with potatoes, vegetables, and pickles | $25-35 |
| Rösti | A potato pancake served with various toppings, such as cheese, bacon, or eggs | $15-20 |
| Zürcher Geschnetzeltes | A veal dish served with a creamy mushroom sauce | $20-25 |
| Berner Platte | A platter of various meats, cheeses, and vegetables | $25-35 |
| Älplermagronen | A macaroni and cheese dish with applesauce | $15-20 |
| Birchermüesli | A breakfast dish made with oats, yogurt, fruit, and nuts | $10-15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Rivella | A non-alcoholic malt beverage | 2.50 |
| Ovomaltine | A chocolate malt powder drink | 3.00 |
| Swiss Wine | A variety of red, white, and rosé wines | 5.00 |
| Beer | A variety of local and imported beers | 4.00 |
| Schnapps | A clear fruit brandy | 5.00 |
| Absinthe | A green anise-flavored liqueur | 6.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Army Knife | A multi-tool with a variety of blades, tools, and gadgets | $20-$100 |
| Swiss Chocolate | A high-quality chocolate made in Switzerland | $5-$20 |
| Swiss Cheese | A variety of cheeses made in Switzerland, including Emmental, Gruyère, and Appenzeller | $10-$20 |
| Swiss Watches | A high-quality watch made in Switzerland | $100-$10,000 |
| Swiss Cowbells | A traditional bell worn by cows in Switzerland | $20-$50 |
| Swiss Music Boxes | A small box that plays music when opened | $10-$50 |
| Swiss Cuckoo Clocks | A traditional clock with a cuckoo bird that pops out of the clock to announce the hour | $50-$200 |
| Swiss Fondue Set | A set of dishes and forks used to make fondue, a traditional Swiss dish | $20-$50 |
| Swiss Raclette Set | A set of dishes and forks used to make raclette, a traditional Swiss dish | $20-$50 |
| Swiss Toblerone | A triangular-shaped chocolate bar | $5-$10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | Monday after Easter | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Ascension Day | 40 days after Easter | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Whit Monday | 50 days after Easter | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Corpus Christi | 60 days after Easter | Celebrates the institution of the Eucharist |
| Swiss National Day | August 1 | Commemorates the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291 |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Celebrates all Christian saints |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8 | Celebrates the conception of the Virgin Mary without original sin |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Blick |
| Online news | 20 Minuten |
| Tv | SRF 1 |
| Radio | SRF 1 |