The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation conducted a recent survey which found that the majority of the Swiss population does not feel significantly impacted by the loss of purchasing power.
However, there are regional differences, particularly in canton Ticino where 59% of respondents express significant concern about their financial situation. Nationally, only 35% of respondents report feeling stressed about their finances.
The survey highlights that rising energy prices, as well as increases in food, rent, and health insurance premiums, are the main factors contributing to financial stress. Approximately 46% of respondents are not very worried about their household budget, while 18% are completely unconcerned.
The survey also reveals that 79% of participants believe the wealth gap in Switzerland is too wide, and 88% feel that homeownership has become unaffordable for most of the younger generation. These findings reflect growing concerns about economic inequality in the country.