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Switzerland Dethroned: Iceland Is Now The World’s Most Expensive Country

Zürich has also lost its crown as the world's most expensive city to Hong Kong.

Why Swiss Rents are Rising Faster Again: Raiffeisen Q2 2026 Report

For renters, the practical consequence is that the current pause in rent growth may not last long. The dampening effect from the lower reference interest rate will soon wear off, while higher energy prices linked to the Iran war could push construction costs up again.

Local · May 12

Is Zurich’s Economy Cooling? 25,817 Unemployed as Global Tensions Hit Hiring Outlook

Zurich’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.9% in April 2026 as construction and trade hiring surged. Discover how Middle East tensions are affecting the Swiss job outlook.

Business · May 12

Swiss GDP to Grow 1% as Energy Intensity Drops 50% Amid Oil Shocks: Raiffeisen Analysis

However, Raiffeisen report also found that Swiss dependencies persist and the transformation to a more energy-independent Switzerland remains incomplete.

Business · May 11

SWISS Air Lines Reports CHF 30M Q1 Profit Driven by Asia Demand: “Our results for March were exceptionally strong,” Says CFO

Switzerland's flag carrier nearly ninefold its first-quarter operating result year-on-year, but warns that sharply rising fuel costs will weigh on Q2 performance.