Transparent hourly rates for non-medical companionship and daily-living support in Zurich, Zug, and every Swiss canton. Full service overview, case studies, and FAQ.
From CHF 55/hr
Free introductory visit · No long-term contract · Same companion every visit
A two-tier structure rewards commitment with the most cost-effective recurring rate, while remaining genuinely flexible for ad-hoc support.
| Rate Tier | Price/hr | What It Covers |
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Recurring — Weekly / Bi-Weekly
Excl. VAT · CHF 59.46 incl. |
CHF 55 |
Core rate for regular weekly or bi-weekly visits. Same companion guaranteed every time. Most cost-effective for families seeking consistent support. |
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Occasional / One-Off
Excl. VAT · CHF 73.51 incl. |
CHF 68 |
Flexible, non-recurring visits. Modest premium reflects added coordination overhead. No recurring commitment required. |
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Evenings & Weekends — Recurring
Excl. VAT · CHF 70.27 incl. |
CHF 65 |
Recurring clients with visits scheduled during evenings or weekends. Reflects companion labour costs at unsocial hours. |
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Evenings & Weekends — Occasional
Excl. VAT · CHF 84.34 incl. |
CHF 78 |
Ad-hoc evening or weekend visits. Highest rate — reflects both unsocial-hour costs and short-notice coordination. |
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Introductory First Visit
30 min · No commitment |
Free |
Companion meets client at home. No contract. No payment. The decision to proceed is made by the family afterwards. |
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Family Bundle (Companions + Cleaning)
Both services combined |
5% off |
5% reduction on both Rundil Companions and Rundil Cleaning when booked simultaneously. No other Swiss provider offers this. |
Minimum 2 hours per visit across all tiers. All rates exclude Swiss VAT (MwSt) at 8.1%, added to every invoice. Flat national pricing — no surcharges between cantons. Cancellation free up to 48 hrs before visit; under 48 hrs attracts full session fee.
What Does Monthly Support Actually Cost?
Real monthly figures calculated at the recurring rate with VAT applied.
| 2× weekly, 2 hrs | 1× weekly, 3 hrs | 1× weekly + 1 occ. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours per month | 16 hrs | 12 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Subtotal excl. VAT | CHF 880 | CHF 660 | CHF 576 |
| VAT 8.1% | CHF 71.28 | CHF 53.46 | CHF 46.66 |
| Monthly total (incl. VAT) | CHF 951.28 | CHF 713.46 | CHF 622.66 |
Family Bundle Discount — 5% Off Both Services
Book Rundil Companions alongside Rundil Cleaning and receive 5% off both services simultaneously. The only cross-service household discount of its kind in Switzerland.
From First Enquiry to a Trusted Companion — Simply
Every Rundil Companions engagement follows four clear steps — designed to give families an unhurried, transparent path from initial interest to consistent, meaningful support.
Complete the short online form. Tell us about your parent, their preferences, languages, and how much support you have in mind. No commitment at this stage.
Rundil assigns a background-checked, employed companion based on language, personality, and availability. Most families receive assignment within a few days.
The companion meets your parent at home for 30 minutes — free, no commitment. This is when the relationship begins, on familiar ground. The decision to proceed is entirely yours.
Visits begin at the frequency you choose. The same companion arrives each time. Rundil handles scheduling, invoicing, and substitution. One monthly invoice.
Everyday Presence. Practical Support. Genuine Connection.
This is not a list of tasks. It is a description of what daily life with a Rundil companion actually looks like.
| 💬 Daily Companionship & Conversation
Shared meals, reading, games, storytelling. Companions are selected for warmth and conversational depth — not just availability. |
🚶 Accompanied Walks & Outdoor Activities
Regular walks in local parks, seasonal outings, visits to gardens, cafés, and cultural events. Movement restored — safely, at a comfortable pace. |
| 🏥 Appointment Accompaniment
Doctor, dentist, physio, bank, and admin appointments. A companion who knows your parent can provide useful context to healthcare providers. |
🛒 Errands & Shopping
Groceries, pharmacy collection, post office visits. Independence preserved through practical support, not replaced by it. |
| 🍽️ Meal Preparation & Shared Eating
Simple nutritious meals prepared together or simply eaten together. the social dimension of mealtimes — often the first thing lost — restored. |
📱 Digital & Technology Support
Smartphones, tablets, video calls, email, online banking. Patient, unhurried help with the devices that keep your parent connected. |
| 📋 Administrative & Paperwork Assistance
Forms, correspondence, bill payment setup. Administrative complexity is a quiet, persistent source of stress for many elderly adults. |
🎨 Hobbies, Groups & Activities
Finding local classes, cultural events, religious services. Companions support social re-engagement and belonging in the community. |
Scope note: Rundil Companions is a non-medical service. Companions do not provide nursing care, medication management, or clinical treatment. For medical home care needs, Rundil refers clients to appropriate Spitex providers.
Every Booking Includes This — At No Extra Charge
The hourly rate is not a base fee. Every element below is embedded in what you pay.
✓ Directly Employed Companion Rundil is the legal employer. Clients carry zero AHV, BVG, or UVG obligations.
✓ Criminal Background Check (Sonderprivatauszug) Legally verified before every first assignment — not just platform-reviewed.
✓ Same Companion, Guaranteed Continuity is not a feature — it is the service. The same individual, every visit.
✓ Backup Companion Introduced in Advance Known substitute in place if your primary companion is unavailable. No visit goes uncovered.
✓ Language & Cultural Matching German, Swiss German, English, French, and Italian companions available.
✓ Reference Checks & Structured Interview Technical capability and personal warmth assessed equally before joining Rundil.
✓ Single Monthly Invoice from Rundil One consolidated invoice. No direct payments to companions.
✓ Optional Monthly Wellbeing Summary Brief written update for adult family members coordinating support from a distance.
What Consistent Companionship Actually Changes
Real scenarios from Rundil Companions clients across Zurich and Zug. Names changed for privacy.
“She told me she’d been eating dinner alone for three years. We hadn’t fully understood what that meant until she said it.”
Margrit, 81, lived independently in Seefeld for twelve years following her husband’s death. Her daughter in London arranged Rundil Companions after a difficult call in which Margrit admitted she hadn’t spoken to anyone face-to-face for four days. Elisabeth was assigned within the week. Within six weeks, Margrit had resumed her Thursday card group — something she’d quietly dropped eighteen months earlier. Her daughter reports that Margrit now plans ahead and mentions things she is looking forward to.
Outcome: Social re-engagement within 6 weeks. Thursday card group resumed. Family calls now include plans, not just updates.
Margrit, 81 · Referred by daughter (London) · CHF 951.28/month recurring
“My father is not the kind of man who asks for help. He never has been. The introductory visit was the only way this was ever going to work.”
Hans, 78, a retired engineer in Zug, had resisted any external support for two years. His son Marcus had tried twice — both times refused. The free introductory visit with Thomas, a former teacher with shared interests in engineering history and hiking, changed everything. Hans and Thomas now take weekly walks along the Zugersee. Hans has also asked Thomas to help digitise a large archive of engineering photographs — a project that has become the centrepiece of their visits.
Outcome: Resistance resolved at introductory visit. Weekly Zugersee walks established. Long-stalled personal project now underway.
Hans, 78 · Self-referred via son Marcus · CHF 713.46/month recurring
“We were managing her appointments, her medication reminders, her shopping lists. We were managing, but we weren’t present. There is a difference.”
Renata, 74, lives in Höngg. Her adult children work full-time and had taken on a growing coordination burden that consumed their visits. Miriam now handles appointment accompaniment, weekly shopping, and digital correspondence. The family now visits without a task list. Renata has started attending a weekly watercolour class Miriam identified and enrolled her in. Her GP noted at a recent check-up that she seemed ‘more settled’ than at any appointment in the past two years.
Outcome: Family time restored. New weekly activity introduced. GP noted positive change at six-month review.
Renata, 74 · Referred by adult children · CHF 951.28/month recurring
Employer liability, continuity, and pricing transparency vary enormously between service types — and the differences matter most when something goes wrong.
| Feature | Rundil Companions | Marketplace | Spitex | Informal |
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| Published pricing | ✓ CHF 55–78/hr | Varies | Insurance rates | Negotiated only |
| Family employer liability | ✓ None — Rundil | ✗ Family's risk | ✓ None | ✗ Family responsible |
| Background check | ✓ Sonderprivatauszug | Platform only | ✓ Yes | ✗ Family managed |
| Same companion guaranteed | ✓ Always | ✗ Not guaranteed | ✗ Rotates | Depends |
| Free introductory visit | ✓ 30 min, free | ✗ No | ✗ No | Informal only |
| No long-term contract | ✓ Stop anytime | Variable | Notice needed | Informal |
A flat national rate is a founding principle of Rundil Companions. No canton pays more than another. The recurring rate of CHF 55/hr applies in Zurich, Zug, Basel, Bern, Geneva, and every other canton without exception.
Zurich is a core operating city. Companions familiar with Seefeld, Höngg, Albisrieden and beyond. German, Swiss German, and English profiles readily available.
CHF 55/hr
International character of Zug makes English-speaking companions a particular strength. Baar, Zug city, and across the canton — same rate, no surcharges.
CHF 55/hr
Flat national pricing across all 26 cantons. Language matching extends to French and Italian-speaking regions. Expansion to Basel and Bern underway in 2026.
CHF 55/hr
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Yes — 2 hours per visit across all rate tiers. The free introductory first visit is 30 minutes with no minimum.
Yes. Swiss VAT (MwSt) at 8.1% applies to all invoices. All advertised rates are exclusive of VAT.
Yes. Flat national pricing — no geographic premiums, surcharges, or regional tiers. Zurich, Zug, Geneva, and every other canton pay exactly the same.
No long-term contract. Pause, adjust hours, or stop at any time. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before a visit.
Swiss OKP/Krankenkasse does not cover non-medical companionship. Rundil is private-pay. Some clients may be eligible for Ergänzungsleistungen (EL) supplementary benefits.
Rundil Companions is the legal employer of all companions. Clients carry zero AHV, BVG, or UVG obligations. Fundamental difference vs marketplace platforms where families become the employer.
Spitex provides medically prescribed, insurance-covered outpatient care. Rundil Companions is non-medical — social companionship and daily-living support. The two are complementary, not competing.
Most families receive companion assignment within a few days. Free introductory visit before paid bookings. Paid visits typically start within one to two weeks.
Rundil reassigns at no cost and without friction — no awkward conversation, no process to navigate. Applies after the introductory visit or after months of visits.
30 minutes. Your parent’s home. No contract. No payment. If it feels right, you proceed.
E-Mail : info@rundil.com
