Average Swiss monthly household income in 2023 was CHF7,186

The average disposable income of Swiss households was CHF7,186 ($9,040) per month in 2023. It therefore remained stable compared to previous years, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) said on Monday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox But the FSO stressed that not all Swiss households will have this amount of money at their disposal. In 2023, around 61% of them had a disposable income below the Swiss average. The same year, households spent an average of CHF5,049 per month, or 48.8% of their gross income, on consumer items. The biggest items were housing and energy (14% of gross income), the FSO said in a statement. This item of expenditure has increased significantly since 2022, rising from an average of CHF1,374 to CHF1,449 per month. In the end, households had an average of CHF1,736 per month left over for savings, or 16.8% of gross income. + Are most Swiss residents rich? However, not all households managed to save. Households in the lowest income ... Full story here Are you the author? Previous post See more for 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy Next post
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