Nomad Watch

About Zurich

Zurich is a top pick for digital nomads 🇨🇭✨ It offers fast internet, excellent public transport, and a safe, clean environment. The city has many coworking spaces, lakeside cafés, and a strong international community. It’s expensive, but the quality of life, outdoor access, and efficient infrastructure make it worth it for remote work 💻🌿

Through the year

Best in August (70) · now 54
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 95 mm Feb: 58 mm Mar: 73 mm Apr: 100 mm May: 146 mm Jun: 121 mm Jul: 162 mm Aug: 115 mm Sep: 117 mm Oct: 92 mm Nov: 122 mm Dec: 110 mm Jan: 5°C / -1°C Feb: 8°C / -0°C Mar: 11°C / 2°C Apr: 14°C / 4°C May: 18°C / 9°C Jun: 25°C / 14°C Jul: 25°C / 15°C Aug: 25°C / 15°C Sep: 20°C / 12°C Oct: 16°C / 8°C Nov: 8°C / 3°C Dec: 5°C / -0°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 1.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5
Internet Speed 9.4
Safety 9.4
Accommodation Cost 1.5
Weather 6.1
Female Friendly 9.0
Racial Tolerance 7.7
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Zurich
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,708.99 per month
Coworking Space $441.00 per month
Coffee $6.93 per cup
Beer $9.45 per pint
Monthly Transport Pass $151.20 per month
Mobile Plan $44.10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $69.30 per month
Meal (Inexpensive) $31.50 per meal

Other cities in Switzerland

Other cities in Switzerland
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Basel $5,418 6.3 Compare
2 Geneva $6,464 6.2 Compare
3 Bern $5,405 6.1 Compare
4 Lausanne $5,947 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tübingen DE Germany $3,361 6.2 Compare
2 Freiburg DE Germany $3,927 6.5 Compare
3 Lugano CH Switzerland $7,230 6.1 Compare
4 Strasbourg FR France $3,443 6.6 Compare

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