Emergency Fund Calculator

The "3–6 months" rule is too vague. Your real target depends on your job stability, income type, and health situation. Get your personalized number and a savings plan to reach it.

Monthly Expenses

Housing (rent/mortgage) (CHF)

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Food & groceries (CHF)

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Transportation (CHF)

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Utilities & phone (CHF)

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Insurance premiums (CHF)

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Minimum debt payments (CHF)

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Other essentials (CHF)

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Current emergency fund (CHF)

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Most need 3–6× monthly expenses · the median American has far less

Risk Factors

Job / income stability

Household income sources

Health situation

Monthly you can save toward this (CHF)

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Your Emergency Fund Target

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Data sources & methodology: Buffer months determined by composite risk score from BLS unemployment duration data (avg. 5.3 weeks for stable employment to 26+ weeks for freelancers), Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances, and healthcare OOP data from Kaiser Family Foundation. HYSA rate assumes 4.5% APY. Disclaimer →

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Data reference (Switzerland): FSO household budget; avg net rent ~CHF 1,700/mo; mandatory health insurance ~CHF 350+/mo · figures as of 2026-06 · Compiled from official public sources via AI-assisted research, current to 2025-26; latest available data, not individually verified - general information, not advice.. See our methodology for how every figure is sourced and dated.

🔒 Calculations run 100% in your browser — we never see your numbers 📊 Built on primary-source data (see references above) 🔄 Reviewed 2026 · methodology · disclaimer

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