Places · Switzerland
The best places to live in Switzerland
Arcadia scores 16 places in Switzerland, from Winterthur at about $3,050 a month to Zug at about $3,900. 15 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 5/5, healthcare 5/5 and internet 5/5.
The standouts in Switzerland
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 16 places Arcadia scores in Switzerland, not the whole country.
All 16 places in Switzerland
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Switzerland?
Across the 16 places Arcadia scores in Switzerland the median is about $3,250 a month for one person, from Winterthur at around $3,050 to Zug at around $3,900. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Switzerland?
Winterthur, at about $3,050 a month. It is the cheapest of the 16 places Arcadia scores in Switzerland, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Switzerland has the best internet?
Zurich, rated 5 out of 5. The typical rating across the 16 places is 5 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Switzerland?
The typical safety rating is 5 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Zurich. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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