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Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland

Zurich

most populous city in Switzerland and capital of the canton of Zurich

4°C · this month$5,750/mo440,935408 m15 missions from 15 countries
Photo: Ikiwaner · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Zurich

Monthly budget
$5,750/mo
Prices vs USA: 128%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.82 CHF
US travel advisory
No advisory published
Homicides / 100k: 0.6
Internet access
97%
of people online
Air quality
8.3
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
French, German, Italian
Emergency
118 · 144 · 1414
Plug types
Europlug, SN 441011
Calling code
+41

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher.

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-25°-15°-5°5°15°25°35°13°Jan16°Feb20°Mar26°Apr28°May33°Jun33°Jul34°Aug27°Sep24°Oct21°Nov14°Dec
Best months:JulyAugust

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%

Embassies & consulates in Zurich

15 missions from 15 countries

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Zurich

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

Sternen Grill

Restaurant

Restaurant in Zurich, Switzerland

WikipediaMap1 Wikipedia languages

Where to eat in Zurich

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Zurich · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Zurich?

The travel guide to Zurich lists Pizzeria Molino, Bank, Millennium Restaurant, Rosalys, and Swiss Chuchi.

How much does it cost to live in Zurich?

Roughly $5,750 per month for a remote worker, based on Switzerland price levels (128% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Zurich in November?

In November Zurich averages a high of 21°C, a low of -12°C and about 87 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Zurich?

15 diplomatic missions, including Cambodia (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Italy (Consulate General), Peru (Consulate General), Portugal (Consulate General), Serbia (Consulate General), and Seychelles (Consulate General).

Cities in Switzerland

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.