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Lucerne vs Konstanz

Lucerne, Switzerland compared with Konstanz, Germany: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Country Switzerland Germany
Nomad score 5.9 / 10 6.2 / 10
Cost of living $4,939 / mo $3,160 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 23° / 13°C 22° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 66 Moderate 48 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Average high 15.1°C 14.8°C
Average low 7.3°C 7.1°C
Precipitation 140 mm / mo 100 mm / mo
Sunshine 245 h / mo 249 h / mo
Humidity 80% 78%
Rain days 14.1 / mo 12.4 / mo
Wind speed 8.5 km/h 15.1 km/h

CH Lucerne · average high by month

DE Konstanz · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
US AQI 66 48
PM2.5 14.5 µg/m³ 6.8 µg/m³
PM10 19.4 µg/m³ 8.8 µg/m³
Ozone 33 µg/m³ 77 µg/m³
UV index 0.1 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 7.4 4.5
Local Payment Services 9.1 8.0
Startup Scene 5.9 5.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Air Conditioning 3.9 3.9
Green Spaces 8.6 8.2
Natural Disaster Risk 8.7 8.4
Noise Pollution 6.8 7.4
Seasonal Variety 8.0 7.3
Weather 6.4 6.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Mobile Network Coverage 9.4 8.8
Power Grid Reliability 9.6 9.6
Public WiFi Availability 7.3 6.7
VPN Reliability 9.2 9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Accommodation Cost 1.6 3.2
Cost of Living 1.5 4.0
Currency Stability 9.7 9.5
Entertainment Cost 2.2 4.5
Food & Groceries 1.7 4.8
Gym Membership Cost 3.1 5.1
Transportation Cost 3.5 5.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Culture 7.6 7.1
Indoors Fun 6.7 5.9
Language Learning Opportunities 5.7 6.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.8 7.0
Nightlife 4.9 5.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.3 8.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.9 3.4
Nomad Friendly 4.8 5.7
Online Community Presence 3.2 3.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Cafes with WiFi 7.5 6.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.2 5.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.4 5.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7 3.2
Internet Speed 9.0 8.2
Local SIM Card Availability 8.4 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Fitness Facilities 6.9 6.5
Food Scene 7.0 6.9
Healthy Food Options 7.3 6.7
Yoga Studios 5.7 6.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Healthcare 5.7 7.4
Healthcare Affordability 2.9 5.5
Healthcare Quality 9.3 8.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.0 3.0
Ease of Business Registration 4.9 4.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.6 4.0
Freedom of Speech 9.3 8.6
Political Stability 9.6 9.1
Tax Friendliness 4.6 3.3
Visa Ease 5.1 4.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Air Quality 8.6 8.3
Cleanliness 9.3 8.6
Environmental Quality 9.0 8.5
Family Friendly 8.7 8.6
Language Barrier 6.4 5.8
Work-Life Balance 8.1 8.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Female Friendly 8.8 8.5
Racial Tolerance 7.5 7.7
Safety 9.5 8.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Airport Connectivity 6.9 6.2
Cycling 6.6 8.4
Intercity Travel Options 8.8 7.5
Public Transit 9.0 7.7
Ride-sharing Services 4.8 4.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.5 6.9
Walkability 8.8 8.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Coworking Quality 6.5 6.2
Freelance Ecosystem 4.5 5.4
Networking Opportunities 4.4 5.0
Remote Job Opportunities 5.2 5.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 8.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Jeans $126 per pair $87 per pair
Summer Dress $101 per dress $58 per dress
Running Shoes $164 per pair $115 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Dining Out $189 per month $92 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Cinema Ticket $23 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Coffee $5.67 per cup $4.04 per cup
Beer $8.82 per pint $5.19 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $28 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $126 per meal $75 per meal
Fast Food Combo $16 per meal $9.80 per meal
Apples $4.41 per kg $2.88 per kg
Bread $3.15 per loaf $2.88 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.51 per bottle $0.92 per bottle
Milk $2.27 per liter $1.50 per liter
Rice $3.15 per kg $2.31 per kg
Chicken Fillets $23 per kg $13 per kg
Beef $32 per kg $18 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Groceries $441 per month $254 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Health Insurance $378 per month $104 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Doctor Visit (GP) $151 per visit $81 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $19 per purchase $9.23 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Housing $1,638 per month $784 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,268 per month $980 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,520 per month $1,730 per month
Coworking Space $378 per month $231 per month
Coliving Space $1,260 per month $865 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Internet & Mobile $76 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Leisure Activities $50 per month $35 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Haircut $50 per visit $29 per visit
Laundry $10 per kg $8.07 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Mobile Plan $50 per month $17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $63 per month $46 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $38 one-time $17 one-time
Gym Membership $76 per month $40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $32 per hour $23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Transportation $126 per month $57 per month
Taxi Start $8.82 per trip $4.61 per trip
Taxi per km $4.41 per km $2.54 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $139 per month $67 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $23 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $2.39 per liter $2.08 per liter
Scooter Rental $50 per month $40 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CH Lucerne DE Konstanz
Utilities $189 per month $138 per month