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Switzerland

Schengen area
CHF

Everything you need to calculate life in Switzerland: net salary, income tax, VAT, living costs, fuel and electricity prices, and public holidays — all pre-configured with local 2025 data.

Key figures

Capital
Bern
Currency
CHF
Population
8,900,000
Standard VAT
8.1%
Top income tax rate
35%
Petrol price
€1.90/L
Electricity
€0.29/kWh
Avg. monthly living cost
€3,130

Calculators for Switzerland

Salary Calculator

Convert gross to net salary with tax and social contributions for any European country.

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Income Tax Calculator

Calculate income tax with progressive brackets by country and tax year.

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VAT Calculator

Add or remove VAT with country presets or a custom rate.

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Mortgage Calculator

Monthly payment, total interest and amortization summary for your home loan.

Pension Calculator

Project your retirement savings from monthly contributions and returns.

Fuel Cost Calculator

Trip fuel cost from distance, consumption and fuel price.

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Working Days Calculator

Count working days between two dates, excluding weekends and public holidays.

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Public Holidays Calculator

Public holidays by country and year, with business days remaining.

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Schengen 90/180 Calculator

Track your Schengen days under the 90/180 rule with full travel history.

Electricity Cost Calculator

Monthly and yearly electricity cost from usage and price per kWh.

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Rent Affordability Calculator

Check what share of your income goes to rent and what you can afford.

Cost of Living Calculator

Estimate monthly living costs by category for any European country.

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Income tax brackets (2025)

Taxable income (CHF)Marginal rate
CHF 0 CHF 20,0005%
CHF 20,000 CHF 40,00010%
CHF 40,000 CHF 60,00015%
CHF 60,000 CHF 90,00020%
CHF 90,000 CHF 130,00025%
CHF 130,000 CHF 200,00030%
CHF 200,000 and above35%

Tax-free allowance: CHF 14,500. Employee social contributions: 6.4%. Representative combined federal, cantonal and municipal estimate; varies widely by canton. Occupational pension (BVG) not included.

Average monthly living costs

Housing (1-bed rent)

€1,700

Food & groceries

€550

Transport

€80

Utilities

€200

Entertainment

€250

Healthcare

€350

National averages for a single person, ≈ €3,130 per month in total. Personalize this budget →

Public holidays in Switzerland (2026)

HolidayDateDay
New Year's Day1 January 2026Thursday
Berchtold's Day2 January 2026Friday
Good Friday3 April 2026Friday
Easter Monday6 April 2026Monday
Ascension Day14 May 2026Thursday
Whit Monday25 May 2026Monday
Swiss National Day1 August 2026Saturday
Christmas Day25 December 2026Friday
St Stephen's Day26 December 2026Saturday