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Re:Switzerland vs Silicon Valley for Software Developers by xz0r on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @10:41AM (#21258898)
> that means that we can calculate your rent there to be between 30% to 48%. But I guess, just because it is in Switzerland, it should not be outrageous?

The article assumes that you would share the flat with others. Sharing with 2 others would mean effective rent is 800-1300 CHF.

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Re:Switzerland vs Silicon Valley for Software Developers by qaq on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @10:46AM (#21258963)
3 people in 50m flat doesn't sound amazing.
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Re:Switzerland vs Silicon Valley for Software Developers by Double_a_92 on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @10:49AM (#21259000)
Also you don't necessarily have to live in Zürich city... Outside the city or in other parts of Switzerland you can find a decent flat for ~1500 CHF.
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Re:Switzerland vs Silicon Valley for Software Developers by blunte on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @12:13PM (#21260093)
People don't realize that a commute in Switzerland is not a terrible or necessarily lengthy event, so living outside the city center is a reasonable choice.

A commute in California or New York or London can be a real drag.

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Re:Switzerland vs Silicon Valley for Software Developers by glup on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @12:31PM (#21260331)
...with the cleanest, most on-time, and pleasant public transit you can imagine
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Re:Switzerland vs Silicon Valley for Software Developers by iamasoftwaredev on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @12:16PM (#21260136)
So move to Switzerland and have a lower quality of life?
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