Cross-Border Daily Life Tips
Transport, cost of living, mobile plans... All our practical tips to make your daily life as a cross-border worker easier.
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5 mistakes new Swiss cross-border workers make
Three months for the right of option, 31 March for the tax correction, 40% telework in France (25% in Italy), EUR 1,500 per undeclared account: five mistakes.
Updated on: 14 October 2026
Buying Property in the Border Zone with a CHF Salary (2026)
Expert guide for cross-border workers: calculating borrowing capacity (HCSF), CHF salary haircut, and choosing between a foreign currency loan and a EUR loan.
Updated on: 30 September 2026
Family Allowances: Switzerland vs France, Germany & Italy | ibani
2026 priority rules for cross-border workers in France, Germany or Italy: Swiss cantonal amounts and the differential allowance (ADI, AUU).
Updated on: 30 September 2026
2026 Study: Cross-Border Purchasing Power, Nearly +3% Estimated
ibani analysis, Jan 2026: despite moderate Swiss wage rises (+1%), the exchange rate brings cross-border workers an estimated gain of nearly 3%.
Updated on: 30 September 2026
Guide to Transport in Geneva 2026: Optimize Your Commute | ibani
Cross-border worker or newcomer to Geneva? Transport solutions for 2026 (Léman Express, TPG passes covered for young people under conditions, bikes).
Updated on: 30 September 2026
Swiss Residence & Work Permits (B, C, G, L): 2026 Guide | ibani
Permit B, C, G or L: which Swiss residence or work permit do you need in 2026? Conditions, procedures, taxation and salary management.
Updated on: 30 September 2026
Your money in CHF, your spending in EUR
Convert your Swiss francs to euros at the real market rate, plus a margin of 0.40% to 0.15% depending on the amount.