Rent per m²

This indicator makes it possible to compare rent per m² for the different population groups by migration status. It should be borne in mind that regional disparities (for example town-country), differences between types of neighbourhood and dwellings and the length of the tenancy are important factors with regard to rent. These factors are not taken into account here.

Households comprised uniquely of persons with a migration background pay higher rent per m² than those without a migration background. The results show a ratio of 1: 1.1 in the rent paid by m² between households with a migration background and those without (CHF 17.20 compared with CHF 15.60). Mixed households - comprising persons with and without a migration background - paid a rent per m² similar to that of households with a migration background (CHF 16.90).

Irrespective of the household type observed, households without a migration background always pay the lowest rent per m². The differences between households with a migration background and mixed households (i.e. comprising persons with and without a migration background) are not significant. Regardless of the migration status of the household, non-family household with several persons paid the highest rent: CHF 16.70 per m² if the household had no migration background, CHF 18.20 per m² if the household had a migration background and CHF 18.10 per m² for mixed households.

The greatest relative differences are found in the Lake Geneva region (CHF 18.70 compared with CHF 16.30) and Central Switzerland (CHF 17.30 compared with CHF 15.60) between rents per m² paid by households with and without a migration background.