Whether you're a newcomer, student, cross-border commuter, or visitor \u2013 everyday life in Switzerland is a little different than in many other countries. These tips will help you find your way around quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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App tip: SBB Mobile<\/strong> for tickets & connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Attention: Prices!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can shop more cheaply at: Lidl, Aldi, Denner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3. Have cash or Twint ready<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Card payments are possible almost everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. Observe waste separation guidelines.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Regular garbage bags are subject to a fee, which varies from canton to canton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5. Respect quiet hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nighttime quiet hours (10 pm\u20137 am) and Sunday rest periods apply almost everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n6. Read the rental agreement carefully.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Check: additional costs, notice period, deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n7. Health insurance is mandatory.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Comparison tools: Comparis, Moneyland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n8. Courtesy & Discretion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n