One in four adults in Switzerland expects their financial situation to deteriorate this year compared to 2024, according to a survey by Comparis. Almost one in three are meanwhile struggling to meet all their expenses. High rent costs and health insurance premiums as well as fear of unemployment are dampening confidence, according to a press release by the price comparison portal Comparis on Thursday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox There is a marked difference between the sexes: while 29% of men are optimistic, only 18% of women are. In addition, 30% of women fear a deterioration in their personal finances, but 23% of men. Health insurance premiums are a significant burden. Almost one in six respondents (16%) say they regularly have difficulties paying their premiums. In households with a monthly income of up to CHF4,000 ($4,970), 22% say they have difficulty paying. And while 48% of adults say they have enough money overall, just under one in four ...
