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Re:Show HN: Relocate.me – get your next tech job abroad by herbst on Saturday March 06, 2021 @04:31AM (#26366279)
Agreed however we are shengen and europe too. In paris those 50k wont allow you to live in a nice central apartment. If youd only made 100k in switzerland you can find that.

Its anectotal however for me and my partner we basically earn 3 and 2 times as much while cost of living is more or less only 30-50% higher than in Austria. Saying its expensive and therefore you earn more is to simple :)

Re:Show HN: Relocate.me – get your next tech job abroad by cosmodisk on Saturday March 06, 2021 @04:11PM (#26370566)
Interestingly enough,just a few years ago €50k was an absurd salary in a lot of Eastern/Central European countries, however fast forward to 2021 and it's not that uncommon for those with experience. The quality of life would be absolutely incomparable having such salary in let's say Talin va Paris.
Re:Show HN: Relocate.me – get your next tech job abroad by vladvasiliu on Saturday March 06, 2021 @06:51AM (#26366811)
> Agreed however we are shengen and europe too.

Right, but my point is that Switzerland is an "anomaly" in Europe (in more than just income), so people shouldn't base their image of Europe on the situation in Switzerland. Just as we Europeans shouldn't judge the US situation on SF and maybe NY.

However, they should know that it exists, so maybe focus on moving to Switzerland in particular instead of "Europe" in general if that's what they're looking for.

> In paris those 50k wont allow you to live in a nice central apartment.

Exactly, and that's the whole problem to me. Most young engineers will usually rent a very small appartment in the beginning, get a roommate or live somewhere far out in the suburbs.