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Franc and prices

Euro-franc exchange, inflation and purchasing power: what a Swiss salary is really worth.

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189 articles on franc and prices, newest first.

• Ticino outlet shopping: a guide to shopping centres

  Practical guide for border workers: how to make the most of Ticino outlets, CHF-EUR comparison, schedules and conscious purchasing strategies.

• Open Swiss bank account for residents

  Step-by-step guide: G permit, required documents, AVS, LAMal and CHF-EUR change management for cross-border commuters

• Cross-border daily brief – September 3, 2026: 719 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, September 3, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Inflation accelerates in Switzerland, rises to 0.8% in August

  Inflation in Switzerland rose to 0.8% in August, with significant increases in rents and fuel.

• Border CHF/EUR exchange rate: when appropriate

  CHF/EUR exchange strategies for border crossers Ticino. Multi-currency accounts, platforms, net salary impact and Italian taxation. Find out when to change euros.

• Swiss franc hits 2025 summer low: impact on commuters

  The Swiss franc has reached its lowest since summer 2025, with the euro at 0.9435 francs on 2 September 2026. Discover the implications for frontier workers.

• Switzerland is losing its attractiveness for companies

  Seven out of ten CEOs see a decline in Swiss attractiveness compared to international competition.

• Cross-border daily brief – September 2, 2026: 5'982 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, September 2, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – September 1, 2026: 33-minute queue at Ponte Tresa

  Today's numbers, September 1, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 31, 2026: 33 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 31, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 30, 2026: 33 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 30, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Living in Corrido and working in Ticino as a border worker

  Practical guide for those who evaluate commuting from Corridor to the Canton of Ticino: taxation, time, costs and what to know before the transfer.

• Cassano Valcuvia–Ticino: 2024 border guide

  Commuting, taxation and cost of living for those who evaluate Cassano Valcuvia as a base to work in Canton Ticino with the G permit.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 29, 2026: 984 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 29, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 28, 2026: 3'602 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 28, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 27, 2026: 1'251 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 27, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 26, 2026: 1'009 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 26, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 25, 2026: 3'779 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 25, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 24, 2026: 447 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 24, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 23, 2026: 568 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 23, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Food expenditure: Is Switzerland or Italy suitable for the border crossing?

  Practical comparison on prices, customs exemption and purchasing habits for those who work in Ticino. What changes with the new 2024 border agreement?

• Cross-border daily brief – August 22, 2026: 781 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 22, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 21, 2026: 617 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 21, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 20, 2026: 601 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 20, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.