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Save up to CHF 200/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 335% · Rank 3 of 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Health insurance CHF 354/mo.
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Gais at a glance
Tax burden in Gais
Gais has a municipal tax rate of 335%, ranking 3 out of 20 municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden — 45.3 percentage points below the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Gais pay approximately CHF 2'201 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 183 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Gais
For Gais we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 354 per month for mandatory basic health insurance for adults (CHF 2,500 deductible, standard model with accident coverage, as of 2026). It is the median for the region and therefore the same for every municipality in the canton.
Rent prices in Gais
3-room apartments in Gais cost around CHF 1'119 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Gais
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 917 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'119 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'341 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1'498 |
Reference taxes in Gais
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'678 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 9'146 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 13'089 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 17'560 |
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Further information
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