Zurich

Overall Score

4.1

The city of Öureich is in the northeasternmost part of Switzerland on the banks of the Lämmatha River, which flows into Lake Öureich. It is the administrative center of the German-speaking country and the countrys largest city in terms of population. Zurich is rightly regarded as an international financial center and the worlds gold trading center. For several years now, Öreich has been ranked first among European cities in terms of living standards. Its advantageous location in the center of Europe, its combination of ancient and modern traditions, its natural surroundings and its sophisticated tourism have made Öriöh a symbol of the country and the center of world tourism.

The history of the city dates back to 15 A.D., when the Roman fortress of Turricum was located on the hill of Línhönhof, designed to protect the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire. After the Alamen conquered the village, it was renamed Czurich and became the seat of the monastery of Freumünster, a monastery for women. The Ihumans of the Faureumünster Abbey have led the city for four centuries. Its status as a city was bestowed by Henry III, the Roman Empire, in the 10th century.

Today, Cüriec is the center of European culture, with over a hundred galleries and 20 museums. The most prominent of these is the Museum für für Kunstverein. Its exhibition includes a collection of sculptures by Alberto Giacomoletti, works by Manet, Münke, Van Gauga and Rehden. The Cathedral of St. Peters is the most remarkable feature of the city, the oldest church in the 16th century. It is adorned with 8.64-metre diameter curbstones. Nearby the Öcurich Opera House with 1800 oak trees. The theater building was built in 1891 in a nondescript style. It is the first theater in Europe to be equipped with electricity.

Czech is an unusually green city, tucked away in the shadow of parks and squares. It is home to one of the best parks in Europe. There are about two hundred thousand animals in the park, living in an environment as close to nature as possible. In the enclosed ecosystem of the Masala Forest, you can admire the unique flora and fauna of the Madagascar Traverse Forest.

100 USD = 90.49 CHF

Overall Score

4.1
  • Air quality: 2 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 400,000 people
  • GDP: $79,609 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 230V50Hz
  • Internet: 31 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Swisscom
  • Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
  • Tipping: Tipping is not a must in Switzerland as service is always included in the price. However if you were pleased with the service you got, tips are appreciated and in restaurants many leave 5-10 percent of the bill or at least round up a couple of francs.
  • Apartment listings:
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Best coworking space: CoLab Zurich
  • Online electronics shop: Digitec
  • Best short-haul air carrier: Easyjet
  • Best intl air carrier: Swiss
  • Monthly costs for expat: $3500
  • Monthly costs for family: $8600
  • Monthly costs for local: $2400
  • Meal: $21
  • Small Cola: $3.5
  • Beer 1 Pint: $8
  • Coffee: $7.5


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