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Young Swiss move out later: financial reasons dominate!
Young adults in Switzerland move out later, usually for financial reasons and high living costs.
Young Swiss move out later: financial reasons dominate!
Young adults in Switzerland are increasingly moving out of their parents' home. According to a recent survey by YouGov, which was carried out on behalf of newhome, the average Swiss leave home at the age of 22. Interestingly, there are gender-specific differences: men leave home at an average age of 22.6, while women take the step into independence at the age of 21. This trend shows a shift compared to previous generations, who often moved out of their parents' home earlier.
The reasons for moving out later are varied. Above all, financial considerations and high living costs play a crucial role. In addition, longer training periods and complex study paths contribute to many young adults staying with their parents for longer. Of those surveyed, 27% said they were moving out because of a relationship, while 17% were doing so for training or study reasons. Particularly in Italian-speaking Switzerland, training is a frequently cited reason at 28%, which is striking in contrast to German-speaking Switzerland or French-speaking Switzerland.
Financial support and independence
An interesting observation emerges after the excerpt: Over 50% of women forego parental support, while only 20% of men continue to seek help with tasks such as washing or ironing. Nevertheless, 17% of women and 19% of men continue to seek financial support after moving out. This is in contrast to the Baby Boomer generation, more than 57% of whom forgo parental assistance after moving out. In Generation Z only 33% remain independent.
Social opinion is in favor of leaving home by the age of 29 at the latest. In regions like Ticino, an age limit of 32 years is even tolerated. Once they have moved out, many continue to return to their parents' home: 42% do this to support their parents, while 30% experience personal upheavals. Nevertheless, 22% of those surveyed see it as fundamentally not an option to move back in with their parents.
Regulations for adult children in Germany
However, people under 25 who receive citizen's benefit are not entitled to their own apartment unless there is an important reason for moving out, such as the unreasonableness of living together. In these cases, approval from the job center is required and only with this approval can moving costs and initial equipment be covered.
Developments in Switzerland and Germany show that the social and financial conditions have a strong influence on the lives of young adults. The challenges surrounding moving out and becoming independent are therefore not just personal decisions, but also the result of economic and social circumstances.