Balzers, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮
#1231
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Liechtenstein is one of the most expensive countries in Europe; Balzers reflects this with very high living costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are extremely high due to limited housing stock and affluent population.
🍎 Food & Groceries
23%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are costly, with prices comparable to Switzerland.
🚌 Transportation Cost
35%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but efficient; costs are moderate but higher than average.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
20%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and expensive, reflecting the high-income local demographic.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but membership fees are above average.
💱 Currency Stability
98%
Weight: 30
Uses Swiss Franc (CHF), one of the most stable currencies globally.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet widely available with reliable fiber connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads rely on cafes or nearby Swiss/Austrian cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes with WiFi; options are limited due to small size of town.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
35%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes suitable for working; quiet and reliable WiFi but few in number.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Balzers is not a known digital nomad hotspot; very low nomad presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require ID and can be costly.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Quiet town with good work-life balance but limited social and cultural activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
92%
Weight: 15
Very clean environment with low pollution and well-maintained natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
95%
Weight: 10
Extremely clean and orderly town, typical of Liechtenstein.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
German is the official language; English is moderately spoken, but some language barrier exists.
💨 Air Quality
94%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant green spaces.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
80%
Weight: 25
Good for families due to safety and environment but limited activities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
90%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, though limited facilities within Balzers itself.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
30%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive; insurance is mandatory and costly.
🏥 Healthcare
85%
Weight: 20
Access to excellent healthcare in nearby regions; local clinics provide basic services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
42%
Weight: 80
Temperate climate with cold winters and moderate summers; some rainy days, not ideal for sun lovers.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
88%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; no significant earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
89%
Weight: 10
Abundant green areas and proximity to nature, ideal for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread due to cooler climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and mild summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
90%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; quiet residential area.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Small town with limited cultural events; traditional Liechtenstein culture present.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, cycling, and nature activities in the Alps.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; some opportunities for German learning.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
35%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; local experiences mostly nature-based.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Small selection of restaurants focusing on local and Swiss cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available locally.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy food options in supermarkets and restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
Central European Time is convenient for European and some Asian markets.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited networking events or professional meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote jobs must be sourced online.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; quality is basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity in Balzers.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Standard European payment services available; cashless payments common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto; no major hubs or services locally.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airports are in Switzerland and Austria, about 1-1.5 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited local public transport; good regional connections via bus.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small town with good walkability.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing options are minimal or non-existent.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Good cycling routes but hilly terrain can be challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Accessible by bus and nearby train stations; moderate connectivity.
🛵 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 4G/5G networks.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
95%
Weight: 15
Very stable and reliable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen Area; visa rules are strict but straightforward for EU citizens.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; attractive for businesses but personal taxes can be high.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
98%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Strict banking regulations; opening accounts can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Business registration is relatively straightforward but involves some paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not particularly friendly or popular among digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
97%
Weight: 100
Extremely safe with very low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Safe and respectful environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity may affect experiences.