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Living in Interlaken

Switzerland · cold

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Interlaken is a village of roughly 6,000 people near the mountains in Switzerland. The climate is cold. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $3,400. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for skiing, hiking, cycling.

At a glance

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People
~6,000
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Cost / mo
~$3,400
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Climate
cold
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
5/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
5/5Great mineral water

Who tends to love Interlaken

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet5/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water5/5 · Great mineral water
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+30%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly4/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionStrong
Bitcoin5/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil3/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism5/5
👥 Crowding2/5
✈️ Airport2/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +30% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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