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Hey Everyone!

I got a job!
I came here 1 week ago to let you know I was a bit desperate but I got an interview 3 days ago and I got accepted!
1) I need your help though: do you know Kreuzlingen-Konstanz international school?

2) do you know the cost of living in Switzerland?

Thanks in advance!

Generally the cost of living is very high in Switzerland. Be sure to check your package for housing stipend etc, unless saving money is not an issue.

Do a Google search with keywords 'country cost of living index' to see results city by city. CH has a few cities on the top 10. Good luck.

I would agree on a VERY high cost of living. CH geneally pays very well though. Here are some average costs in USD:

Restaurants:
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 21.46 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 96.57 $
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 13.84 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 6.44 $
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 5.36 $
Cappuccino (regular) 4.83 $
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 4.29 $
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 4.08 $

Markets:
Milk (regular), 1 liter 1.61 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 3.00 $
Rice (1kg) 2.36 $
Eggs (12) 6.44 $
Local Cheese (1kg) 20.05 $
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 24.68 $
Apples (1kg) 4.29 $
Oranges (1kg) 3.22 $
Tomato (1kg) 4.29 $
Potato (1kg) 2.25 $
Lettuce (1 head) 2.11 $
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.07 $
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 12.88 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.61 $
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 2.15 $
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 8.05 $

Transportation:
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.43 $
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 77.25 $
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 6.44 $
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 4.08 $
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 53.65 $
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.93 $

Utilities (Monthly):
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) 177.34 $
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local 0.32 $
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 53.65 $

Sports And Leisure:
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 107.30 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 32.19 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 19.31 $

Clothing And Shoes:
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 128.76 $
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 53.65 $
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 150.21 $
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 160.94 $

Rent Per Month:
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,531.70 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,072.96 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,923.82 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,145.92 $