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About Locarno

Locarno, Switzerland is a scenic lakeside town on Lake Maggiore 🌊 with a mild climate, relaxed pace, and beautiful mountain views ⛰️. It’s great for digital nomads who value calm surroundings, good public transport, and easy access to nature. While smaller and pricier than major cities, it offers a peaceful work-life balance and inspiring setting for remote work 💻☀️

Through the year

Best in August (56) · now 45
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 74 mm Feb: 75 mm Mar: 121 mm Apr: 130 mm May: 184 mm Jun: 192 mm Jul: 210 mm Aug: 179 mm Sep: 227 mm Oct: 239 mm Nov: 88 mm Dec: 54 mm Jan: 10°C / 1°C Feb: 12°C / 3°C Mar: 14°C / 4°C Apr: 17°C / 7°C May: 21°C / 11°C Jun: 26°C / 16°C Jul: 28°C / 18°C Aug: 28°C / 18°C Sep: 23°C / 15°C Oct: 19°C / 11°C Nov: 13°C / 5°C Dec: 11°C / 3°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 2.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.4
Safety 9.1
Internet Speed 8.3
Accommodation Cost 2.0
Weather 7.3
Nomad Friendly 4.3
Racial Tolerance 7.8
Updated 1 month ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Locarno
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,261.97 per month
Coworking Space $439.83 per month
Coffee $5.65 per cup
Beer $8.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $27.65 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $113.10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75.40 per month
Mobile Plan $50.27 per month

Other cities in Switzerland

Other cities in Switzerland
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zurich $6,363 6.5 Compare
2 Basel $5,418 6.3 Compare
3 Geneva $6,464 6.2 Compare
4 Lausanne $5,947 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zermatt CH Switzerland $6,497 5.5 Compare
2 Sion CH Switzerland $4,826 5.7 Compare
3 Nendeln LI Liechtenstein $5,683 4.9 Compare
4 Interlaken CH Switzerland $6,786 5.8 Compare

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