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Chantal Panozzo of One Big Yodel dispenses advice about living in Switzerland in her "Dear Frau" column. Here are her tips on where to live in Zurich.Welcome to the latest edition of Dear Frau. It's kind of like Dear Abby, except with an international twist. If you have a question about life in Switzerland, be sure to contact the Frau and maybe your little Frage will be in the next Dear Frau column.
Dear Frau,
I'm moving to Zurich with my husband. My husband and I will be working in Adliswil (very close to Kreis 2). If you have any tips on cool areas to look for an apartment that would be very handy.
Danke,
Homeless
Dear Homeless,
Wilkommen! First off, it’s great that you are looking ahead of time. Finding an apartment in Zurich is not for the faint of heart, as vacancy is usually less than 1% and it’s not unusual for 600 people to show up for one little apartment open house.
Never fear. You will find something. Everyone does. Homelessness is not a problem in der Schweiz.
As far as “cool areas” in Zurich, that depends on your definition of cool. The Frau doesn’t pretend to be cool, after all, she lives in Canton Aargau, 15 whole miles west of Zurich (can you imagine living that far out?!), and goes around town with a little orange IKEA cart filled with plastic bottles.
Bonus fun from The Frau
Entertainment in Switzerland -- Housing Ads
I like reading the housing ads in Switzerland for three reasons:
1. The prices are so outrageous it's kind of entertaining. (4.5 room apartment in the middle of nowhere Aargau for SFr 844,000? Oh and that doesn't include a garage...that's an extra SFr 25,000).
2. I can understand most of the text.
3. You come across gems like this:
Come on, really. Who can resist a Geak Apero...Not to mention the art direction on this ad really matches my English translation of such a thing.
Chantal Panozzo is a writer and blogger. She’s the author of One Big Yodel and Writer Abroad.
How to apply for a residency or work permit in Switzerland for you and your family.
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