Balzers, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮
#1231
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Nomad Score:
49%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Balzers is in Liechtenstein, one of the most expensive countries in Europe, with high prices for most goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
18%
Weight: 80
Housing is very expensive due to limited availability and high demand in a small principality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
30%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are costly, reflecting the overall high cost of living.
🚌 Transportation Cost
55%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; car use is common but fuel and maintenance are expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and tend to be pricey due to the affluent local population.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but membership fees are above average compared to other European cities.
💱 Currency Stability
97%
Weight: 30
Uses Swiss Franc (CHF), one of the most stable and reliable currencies globally.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
84%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet is available, though not as extensive as in larger cities.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
25%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces due to small size and low demand.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
43%
Weight: 30
Few cafes with reliable WiFi; options are limited but present.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
30%
Weight: 30
Not a hotspot for digital nomads; cafes are not specifically tailored for remote work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Balzers is virtually unknown among digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
86%
Weight: 30
High quality of life and work-life balance due to low crime, good healthcare, and peaceful environment.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Clean air, low pollution, and well-preserved natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
95%
Weight: 10
Very clean public spaces and streets.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
German is the official language; English is moderately spoken, but some language barrier exists.
💨 Air Quality
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity and green environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
90%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, comparable to Swiss standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
35%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive without insurance; mandatory health insurance is costly.
🏥 Healthcare
90%
Weight: 20
Excellent healthcare infrastructure and services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
42%
Weight: 80
Temperate climate with cold winters and moderate summers; some rain and snow common.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
78%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding or landslides possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
89%
Weight: 10
Abundant green spaces and proximity to nature.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is uncommon due to cooler climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and mild summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich local traditions but limited cultural events due to small size.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, skiing, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn German locally, but limited language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; more suited for self-guided exploration.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Modest variety of restaurants, mostly traditional European cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities present but limited in number.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
Central European Time (CET) suitable for European and some global remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote jobs mostly accessed online.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces, with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good banking infrastructure with Swiss-level payment services.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption but accessible through Swiss financial services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
No airport in Balzers; nearest major airports are in Switzerland and Austria, about 1-2 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit within Balzers; regional buses available.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Small town with good walkability.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but terrain is hilly; limited dedicated bike lanes.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Good access to Swiss and Austrian rail networks nearby.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong mobile coverage with Swiss providers.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN usage supported with no restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
45%
Weight: 40
Liechtenstein has strict visa policies; Schengen visa required for most.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
Favorable tax regime for residents but complex for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
High level of freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
98%
Weight: 20
Extremely stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Strict banking regulations make account opening challenging for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate difficulty; small market but bureaucratic processes exist.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No regular digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
97%
Weight: 100
Very safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and respectful environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; small, homogeneous population.