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Sion vs Zermatt

CH Switzerland CH Switzerland

Sion, Switzerland compared with Zermatt, Switzerland: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Country Switzerland Switzerland
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 5.5 / 10
Cost of living $4,826 / mo $6,497 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 10° / 5°C 7° / 0°C
Air quality (AQI) 24 Good 31 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Average high 17°C 8.2°C
Average low 7.8°C 0.4°C
Precipitation 114 mm / mo 91 mm / mo
Sunshine 277 h / mo 271 h / mo
Humidity 73% 80%
Rain days 13 / mo 11.3 / mo
Wind speed 6.8 km/h 7.7 km/h

CH Sion · average high by month

CH Zermatt · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CH Sion CH Zermatt
US AQI 24 31
PM2.5 3.1 µg/m³ 1.6 µg/m³
PM10 4.4 µg/m³ 2.2 µg/m³
Ozone 44 µg/m³ 69 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.6 5.8
Local Payment Services 8.8 8.2
Startup Scene 4.1 3.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Air Conditioning 4.2 3.1
Green Spaces 7.2 9.0
Natural Disaster Risk 7.7 8.5
Noise Pollution 7.1 8.8
Seasonal Variety 7.7 8.7
Weather 6.9 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Mobile Network Coverage 8.7 8.8
Power Grid Reliability 9.4 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 5.4 6.0
VPN Reliability 8.9 8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Accommodation Cost 2.0 0.8
Cost of Living 2.4 1.0
Currency Stability 9.6 9.5
Entertainment Cost 3.3 1.4
Food & Groceries 2.5 1.2
Gym Membership Cost 3.8 2.1
Transportation Cost 4.4 1.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Culture 6.9 6.5
Indoors Fun 5.2 4.7
Language Learning Opportunities 4.9 4.3
Local Experiences & Tours 7.2 7.7
Nightlife 4.3 5.6
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 9.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.3 2.3
Nomad Friendly 4.7 4.6
Online Community Presence 2.8 2.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Cafes with WiFi 6.2 6.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.9 2.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.4 3.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 2.2
Internet Speed 8.6 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 8.4 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Fitness Facilities 6.0 5.8
Food Scene 6.5 6.4
Healthy Food Options 6.1 6.2
Yoga Studios 4.5 5.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Healthcare 6.5 6.1
Healthcare Affordability 3.2 2.9
Healthcare Quality 9.2 8.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 1.0
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 4.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 4.4
Freedom of Speech 9.2 9.4
Political Stability 9.5 9.4
Tax Friendliness 4.5 4.7
Visa Ease 3.7 4.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Air Quality 8.7 9.4
Cleanliness 8.8 9.4
Environmental Quality 8.7 9.4
Family Friendly 8.5 8.3
Language Barrier 5.7 7.5
Work-Life Balance 8.3 7.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Female Friendly 8.8 9.1
Racial Tolerance 7.6 8.2
Safety 9.4 9.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Airport Connectivity 4.8 5.8
Cycling 5.6 4.9
Intercity Travel Options 8.4 7.8
Public Transit 7.7 9.0
Ride-sharing Services 3.7 2.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.5 5.6
Walkability 7.2 9.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Coworking Quality 5.1 4.6
Freelance Ecosystem 3.8 3.4
Networking Opportunities 3.6 3.4
Remote Job Opportunities 4.5 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 8.2 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Jeans $126 per pair $163 per pair
Summer Dress $82 per dress $107 per dress
Running Shoes $163 per pair $214 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Dining Out $151 per month $201 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Cinema Ticket $21 per ticket $25 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Coffee $5.65 per cup $6.91 per cup
Beer $8.80 per pint $8.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $28 per meal $35 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $126 per meal $176 per meal
Fast Food Combo $16 per meal $23 per meal
Apples $4.40 per kg $5.65 per kg
Bread $3.14 per loaf $5.28 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.88 per bottle $2.76 per bottle
Milk $2.26 per liter $3.52 per liter
Rice $3.14 per kg $4.40 per kg
Chicken Fillets $28 per kg $43 per kg
Beef $44 per kg $48 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $23 per bottle $31 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Groceries $440 per month $440 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Health Insurance $314 per month $314 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Doctor Visit (GP) $151 per visit $226 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $19 per purchase $28 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Housing $1,068 per month $1,508 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,634 per month $3,142 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,513 per month $5,655 per month
Coworking Space $314 per month $691 per month
Coliving Space $1,257 per month $3,519 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Internet & Mobile $101 per month $88 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Leisure Activities $75 per month $126 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Haircut $50 per visit $69 per visit
Laundry $15 per kg $23 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Mobile Plan $50 per month $57 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $69 per month $82 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $31 one-time $31 one-time
Gym Membership $82 per month $119 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $31 per hour $57 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Transportation $126 per month $189 per month
Taxi Start $8.80 per trip $9.42 per trip
Taxi per km $4.40 per km $4.78 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $107 per month $113 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $21 per trip $28 per trip
Gasoline $2.39 per liter $3.27 per liter
Scooter Rental $50 per month $57 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CH Sion CH Zermatt
Utilities $189 per month $151 per month
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