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Canton of Zug: Cheapest health insurance in Switzerland
Nowhere in Switzerland is the cheapest health insurance cheaper: CHF 350.60 a month. Single, CHF 100,000 salary: in the cantonal capital CHF 5'536 goes to federal, cantonal and municipal tax – less than in any other cantonal capital.
What is there for the canton of Zug?
In the canton of Zug: Candle dipping, Christmas markets in 3 towns, from 19 Nov, Light trails, Cheapest health insurance in Switzerland (from CHF 350.60) and Lowest income tax in Switzerland (CHF 5'536 on 100,000).
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📊 Zug in numbers
| What stands out | Figure | |
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| Cheapest health insurance in SwitzerlandWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027? | CHF 350.60 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 1 of 26 · cheapest cantonAs of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen → | Open → |
| Lowest income tax in SwitzerlandHow much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary? | CHF 5'536single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 1 of 26 · lowest taxAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Highest rents in SwitzerlandWhat does a 3-room flat cost? | CHF 1'875 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 26 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| 30 more days for the tax returnWhen is the tax return due? | 30 Aprilregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton ZugSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| CHF 20'750 less tax on your pension than in Appenzell AusserrhodenHow much tax on a pension lump sum? | CHF 28'800CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 4 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen → | Open → |
| Landlord must disclose the previous rent – in only 7 cantonsMust the landlord disclose the previous rent? | Yes, across the cantonCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen → | Open → |
| How many people live here? | 135'018 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 18 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here? | Expected in 2028end of 2025: 25'468 aged 65+, 26'948 under 20 · FSO cantonal reference scenarioAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many here don't hold a Swiss passport? | 30.6%41'347 people, end of 2025 · rank 4 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Where do most foreign residents here come from? | Germany: 6'89016.7% of foreign residents · people from 149 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often are people naturalised here? | 1.85%755 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 3 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many cross-border commuters work here? | 1'594rank 18 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many live in a town or city? | 72.9%5 towns and cities · 11 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Do children pay inheritance tax? | No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen → | Open → |
| What does a certified signature cost? | CHF 20Kantonsratsbeschluss über die Gebühren in Verwaltungs- und Zivilsachen · Ziff. 27 («Beglaubigung der Unterschrift von Privaten»)As of 22 August 2025 · statute book 641.1Open → | Open → |
| When can I end my tenancy? | 31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen → | Open → |
| Where to this weekend? | 1 checked day tripsAs of 2026 · ConvivaPlus Day-Trip RadarOpen → | Open → |
| How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary? | CHF 1'167single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 1 of 26 · lowest taxAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary? | CHF 113.50 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 1 of 26 · lowest withholding taxAs of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax does pillar 3a save? | CHF 1'274full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much can I deduct for working from home? | up to CHF 4'000 a yearflat rate, same as federalAs of tax year 2025 · Wegleitung zur Steuererklärung 2025 Kanton Zug, Abzug Berufsauslagen (Code 201/202)See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many daycare places are there for small children? | 40 places per 100 children under 576 daycare centres, 2'548 places · rank 2 of 26As of 2023 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often does the midwife visit after the birth? | 7.1 home visits on average1'081 women cared for after birth · rank 17 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many years of kindergarten are compulsory? | 1 yearmunicipalities offer 1 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How does your wallet fare here? | 88 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 1 of 26 · best scoreAs of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| What do people earn here? | CHF 7'092 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Central SwitzerlandAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen → | Open → |
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❓ Questions about Zug
In the canton of Zug: CHF 350.60 a month (adults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 1 of 26 · cheapest canton · FOPH premium data, 2027).
→ Health insurance in Zug: from CHF 350.60 a monthE dobishme?
In the canton of Zug: CHF 28'800 (CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 4 of 26 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checked, 2026).
→ Withdrawing pension capital: how much tax in Zug?E dobishme?
In the canton of Zug: No, tax-free (FTA, 1 January 2025).
→ Inheriting in Zug: no inheritance tax for childrenE dobishme?
In the canton of Zug: Yes, across the canton (CO Art. 270(2) · FHO list and tenants' association, 2026).
→ New lease in Zug: the landlord must disclose the previous rentE dobishme?
In the canton of Zug: CHF 20 (Kantonsratsbeschluss über die Gebühren in Verwaltungs- und Zivilsachen · Ziff. 27 («Beglaubigung der Unterschrift von Privaten») · statute book 641.1, 22 August 2025).
→ What does a notary cost in Zug?E dobishme?
In the canton of Zug: 31 Mar / 30 Sep (CO 266c, local cantonal custom, 2026).
→ Ending a sublet: which dates apply in Zug?E dobishme?
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