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Living in Westerland (Sylt)

Germany · temperate

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Westerland (Sylt) is a village of roughly 9,000 people on an island in Germany. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,400. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, cycling, quiet days.

È un’isola ben collegata d’estate e molto meno d’inverno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno.

At a glance

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People
~9,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,400
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Westerland (Sylt)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryOne, within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 11 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+42%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism5/5
👥 Crowding2/5
✈️ Airport2/5
⛴️ Getting there~Seasonal
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +42% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Seasonal

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

🔭 Where this place is heading

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Good to know

⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

On the map

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