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Davos vs Balzers

Davos, Switzerland compared with Balzers, Liechtenstein: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CH Davos LI Balzers
Country Switzerland Liechtenstein
Nomad score 5.4 / 10 5.4 / 10
Cost of living $5,881 / mo $5,481 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 7° / 3°C 11° / 5°C
Air quality (AQI) 25 Good 22 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CH Davos LI Balzers
Average high 10.1°C 16.2°C
Average low -0.1°C 6.1°C
Precipitation 112 mm / mo 153 mm / mo
Sunshine 268 h / mo 257 h / mo
Humidity 77% 78%
Rain days 14 / mo 15.1 / mo
Wind speed 7.7 km/h 7.9 km/h

CH Davos · average high by month

LI Balzers · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CH Davos LI Balzers
US AQI 25 22
PM2.5 1.3 µg/m³ 3.7 µg/m³
PM10 1.6 µg/m³ 5.8 µg/m³
Ozone 54 µg/m³ 40 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CH Davos LI Balzers
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.9 7.4
Local Payment Services 7.4 7.8
Startup Scene 4.1 2.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CH Davos LI Balzers
Air Conditioning 3.2 3.9
Green Spaces 8.7 8.6
Natural Disaster Risk 8.1 8.2
Noise Pollution 7.8 8.1
Seasonal Variety 7.3 7.2
Weather 6.3 6.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CH Davos LI Balzers
Mobile Network Coverage 8.9 9.2
Power Grid Reliability 9.5 9.6
Public WiFi Availability 7.0 4.8
VPN Reliability 9.1 9.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CH Davos LI Balzers
Accommodation Cost 1.4 2.4
Cost of Living 1.7 3.0
Currency Stability 9.6 9.6
Entertainment Cost 2.7 3.5
Food & Groceries 2.0 2.4
Gym Membership Cost 2.8 3.5
Transportation Cost 3.7 4.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CH Davos LI Balzers
Culture 6.1 4.4
Indoors Fun 4.6 3.2
Language Learning Opportunities 4.1 3.7
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 4.6
Nightlife 4.3 2.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.5 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CH Davos LI Balzers
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.5 1.4
Nomad Friendly 3.7 3.1
Online Community Presence 2.1 1.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CH Davos LI Balzers
Cafes with WiFi 5.6 4.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.6 2.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.5 2.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 1.4
Internet Speed 8.7 9.3
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 7.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CH Davos LI Balzers
Fitness Facilities 6.3 4.1
Food Scene 5.8 4.0
Healthy Food Options 5.9 5.1
Yoga Studios 4.3 2.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CH Davos LI Balzers
Healthcare 5.8 6.1
Healthcare Affordability 2.7 2.8
Healthcare Quality 9.2 9.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CH Davos LI Balzers
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.8 0.8
Ease of Business Registration 4.7 4.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.8 4.0
Freedom of Speech 9.4 9.2
Political Stability 9.5 9.6
Tax Friendliness 3.7 7.3
Visa Ease 3.7 5.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CH Davos LI Balzers
Air Quality 9.5 9.1
Cleanliness 9.2 8.9
Environmental Quality 9.3 8.9
Family Friendly 8.2 8.2
Language Barrier 6.9 6.5
Work-Life Balance 7.3 8.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CH Davos LI Balzers
Female Friendly 9.2 9.1
Racial Tolerance 7.9 7.7
Safety 9.6 9.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CH Davos LI Balzers
Airport Connectivity 4.2 4.0
Cycling 4.6 6.2
Intercity Travel Options 7.4 5.6
Public Transit 7.6 6.0
Ride-sharing Services 2.7 2.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.2 3.2
Walkability 6.6 6.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CH Davos LI Balzers
Coworking Quality 4.7 2.2
Freelance Ecosystem 3.2 2.7
Networking Opportunities 4.3 2.3
Remote Job Opportunities 3.7 3.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 7.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CH Davos LI Balzers
Jeans $138 per pair $113 per pair
Summer Dress $75 per dress $95 per dress
Running Shoes $163 per pair $202 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CH Davos LI Balzers
Dining Out $251 per month $126 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CH Davos LI Balzers
Cinema Ticket $25 per ticket $20 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CH Davos LI Balzers
Coffee $6.91 per cup $5.67 per cup
Beer $8.80 per pint $8.19 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $28 per meal $28 per meal
Fast Food Combo $19 per meal $16 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $126 per meal $126 per meal
Apples $4.40 per kg $4.41 per kg
Bread $3.77 per loaf $3.15 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.88 per bottle $1.89 per bottle
Milk $2.26 per liter $2.27 per liter
Rice $3.52 per kg $3.15 per kg
Chicken Fillets $35 per kg $35 per kg
Beef $44 per kg $44 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $23 per bottle $23 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CH Davos LI Balzers
Groceries $503 per month $504 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CH Davos LI Balzers
Health Insurance $377 per month $441 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CH Davos LI Balzers
Doctor Visit (GP) $151 per visit $151 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $19 per purchase $15 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CH Davos LI Balzers
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,885 per month $1,890 per month
Housing $1,508 per month $1,638 per month
Coworking Space $440 per month $315 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $3,142 per month $3,150 per month
Coliving Space $1,508 per month $1,890 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CH Davos LI Balzers
Internet & Mobile $126 per month $101 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CH Davos LI Balzers
Leisure Activities $63 per month $63 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CH Davos LI Balzers
Haircut $50 per visit $50 per visit
Laundry $15 per kg $15 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CH Davos LI Balzers
Mobile Plan $38 per month $44 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $69 per month $76 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $25 one-time $32 one-time
Gym Membership $101 per month $82 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $31 per hour $50 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CH Davos LI Balzers
Taxi Start $8.17 per trip $7.56 per trip
Transportation $75 per month $101 per month
Taxi per km $4.02 per km $4.41 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $94 per month $76 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $23 per trip $23 per trip
Gasoline $2.45 per liter $2.39 per liter
Scooter Rental $44 per month $63 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CH Davos LI Balzers
Utilities $226 per month $252 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
CH Davos LI Balzers
Visa & Legal Fees — $25 per month
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