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Practical tip - Integration - Medical centers in Lausanne
Should you get a severe cold, a health issue or an emergency, we suggest you consult one of the following medical and dental centers in Lausanne, which provide teams of generalists and specialists. We recommend calling before your arrival. Ambulance 1414 Emergencies non-vital 0848 133 133 Centre medical Vidy – Lausanne Who: Adultes and children (latter can request a consultation per videoconference). Where: Route de Chavannes 11, 1007 Lausanne https://www.vidymed.ch/ Pediatr

Angie
Dec 27, 20221 min read


Practical tip – Integration - Orientation tour
An orientation tour or exploratory tour as you wish to call it, usually done by car, gives an impression of a life in Lausanne and surroundings. We explain transportation system, residential areas and share our knowledge of the real estate market and general aspects of life in Switzerland and the canton of Vaud. Leisure, school system, culture as per the client’s interest. In this second post of this topic, we give you more insight about the main points of interest: 1) Pl

Angie
Oct 4, 20222 min read


Practical tip – Costs of living
The salary proposal with your new offer is tempting. However, are you aware of Switzerland’s costs of living? Here are some examples for a family with 2 children, per month (approximative): Apartment with 3 bedrooms: CHF 3’400.- Groceries per family: CHF 1’900.- Mandatory health, min coverage: CHF 1'100.- to 1'200 Crèche, per day: CHF 140.- 10 Gbit/s Internet / TV : CHF 35.- to 95.- Below a non-exhaustive list of costs of livin

Angie
Sep 30, 20211 min read


Practical tip – Integration – Ready to chat in French?
Some of us working in an international environment are practicing French too little to be at ease in a conversation. Though, mastering the local language is key for integration! Also, we have all been working in home office for so long, speaking to people through the screen. Enough is enough, now you have the chance to go out socializing. Here is our tip: Boost your conversation skills in French and try a French conversation https://www.ecole-declic.ch #relocation #cocooningr

Angie
Jun 22, 20211 min read


Practical tip – Integration - Driving license exchange
If you hold a valid foreign driving license and you move to Switzerland, you have 12 months from your arrival to exchange your foreign license for a Swiss document. You can either go in person to the offices of automobiles in Nyon, Lausanne, Yverdon-les-bains or Aigle or send your documents per mail. We recommend the latter as the offices usually takes time to queue, and the Swiss license is not printed on the spot anyway. Count min 2-3 working days. Procedure Per Snail Ma

Angie
May 25, 20212 min read
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