The SHP began with the survey „Life in Switzerland“ in 1999. The main objective is to observe social change, in particular the living conditions of the Swiss population.
Enquiries, Sources – 20 - Household Budget Survey (HBS)Further links
Swiss Household Panel (SHP)
Other countries' Figures on household income and expenditure
International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva: Click on "HIES data – Household Income and Expenditure Statistics” to compare data at an international level.
Statistics page of International Labour Organisation in Geneva 
Last updated: 29.01.2010