Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global Health Insurance - 10% off any plans bought in November and December 2023
With Cigna, you won't have to rely on foreign public health care systems, which may not meet your needs. Cigna allows you to speak to a doctor on demand, for consultations or instant advice, wherever you are in the world. They also offer full cancer care across all levels of cover, and settle the cost of treatments directly with the provider. Cigna is currently offering a 10% discount for seniors (over 60) on their Silver package.
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You can bring your aluminum and glass to big blue bins in your neighbourhood. Curbside pick-up is provided for cardboard, paper and textiles. You'll need to find out your recycling and waste disposal schedule - to do so you can go to this web site - http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/ted/de/index/entsorgung_recycling/abfall/persoenlicher_entsorgungskalender.html, or you can ask a neighbour.
The number one thing to prepare for when relocating to Zurich is the completely ridiculously high uber astronomical cost of living. If you've been in the UK the last 6 years at least you won't have to deal with the bad habit of converting everything back to South African Rand in your head - BAD IDEA.
All I can say is try and calculate a comprehensive budget for yourself beforehand and make sure the contract you negotiated not only covers all anticipated costs, but has plenty of leeway to pay lots of unforseen costs - you'll have tons. Also, start searching for accommodation now, and be prepared for the fact that rentals are not awarded on a first come first serve basis. Rather estate agents will select the most qualified applicant. Thus, it would be in your best interest to collect recommendations from former estate agents/landlords in the UK, to provide old payslips, and basically as much information as possible with your application.
Otherwise, there's definitely some nuances you'll need to adapt to, but there's a reason Zurich was rated one of the best cities in the world to live in.
For more information you should definitely have a look at the Expat Arrivals Guide to Zurich.