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Sion vs Chamonix

CH Switzerland FR France

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

At a glance

At a glance
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Country Switzerland France
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 6.0 / 10
Cost of living $4,826 / mo $3,206 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 12° / 0°C 8° / 2°C
Air quality (AQI) 17 Good 18 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Average high 17°C 13.7°C
Average low 7.8°C 3.8°C
Precipitation 114 mm / mo 143 mm / mo
Sunshine 277 h / mo 277 h / mo
Humidity 73% 70%
Rain days 13 / mo 13 / mo
Wind speed 6.8 km/h 6.5 km/h

CH Sion · average high by month

FR Chamonix · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CH Sion FR Chamonix
US AQI 17 18
PM2.5 2.5 µg/m³ 1.9 µg/m³
PM10 2.9 µg/m³ 2 µg/m³
Ozone 24 µg/m³ 26 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.6 3.5
Local Payment Services 8.8 7.4
Startup Scene 4.1 3.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Air Conditioning 4.2 3.7
Green Spaces 7.2 8.9
Natural Disaster Risk 7.7 6.7
Noise Pollution 7.1 6.2
Seasonal Variety 7.7 8.8
Weather 6.9 6.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Mobile Network Coverage 8.7 8.6
Power Grid Reliability 9.4 9.1
Public WiFi Availability 5.4 6.1
VPN Reliability 8.9 8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Accommodation Cost 2.0 1.8
Cost of Living 2.4 2.3
Currency Stability 9.6 9.4
Entertainment Cost 3.3 3.5
Food & Groceries 2.5 3.2
Gym Membership Cost 3.8 3.6
Transportation Cost 4.4 4.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Culture 6.9 6.6
Indoors Fun 5.2 5.4
Language Learning Opportunities 4.9 5.7
Local Experiences & Tours 7.2 7.9
Nightlife 4.3 5.4
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 9.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.3 3.6
Nomad Friendly 4.7 5.7
Online Community Presence 2.8 3.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Cafes with WiFi 6.2 6.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.9 5.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.4 5.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 4.8
Internet Speed 8.6 8.2
Local SIM Card Availability 8.4 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Fitness Facilities 6.0 7.1
Food Scene 6.5 7.2
Healthy Food Options 6.1 6.8
Yoga Studios 4.5 5.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Healthcare 6.5 6.9
Healthcare Affordability 3.2 4.8
Healthcare Quality 9.2 8.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 3.5
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 4.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 4.5
Freedom of Speech 9.2 8.7
Political Stability 9.5 7.9
Tax Friendliness 4.5 3.6
Visa Ease 3.7 6.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Air Quality 8.7 7.3
Cleanliness 8.8 8.0
Environmental Quality 8.7 8.8
Family Friendly 8.5 7.7
Language Barrier 5.7 5.6
Work-Life Balance 8.3 8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Female Friendly 8.8 8.6
Racial Tolerance 7.6 8.1
Safety 9.4 9.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Airport Connectivity 4.8 6.0
Cycling 5.6 4.4
Intercity Travel Options 8.4 5.9
Public Transit 7.7 6.1
Ride-sharing Services 3.7 3.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.5 5.8
Walkability 7.2 7.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Coworking Quality 5.1 6.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.8 4.4
Networking Opportunities 3.6 4.8
Remote Job Opportunities 4.5 5.0
Time Zone Favorability 8.2 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Jeans $126 per pair $92 per pair
Summer Dress $82 per dress $58 per dress
Running Shoes $163 per pair $115 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Dining Out $151 per month $92 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Cinema Ticket $21 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Coffee $5.65 per cup $4.04 per cup
Beer $8.80 per pint $6.92 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $28 per meal $21 per meal
Fast Food Combo $16 per meal $13 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $126 per meal $81 per meal
Apples $4.40 per kg $2.88 per kg
Bread $3.14 per loaf $1.73 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.88 per bottle $1.15 per bottle
Milk $2.26 per liter $1.50 per liter
Rice $3.14 per kg $2.08 per kg
Chicken Fillets $28 per kg $14 per kg
Beef $44 per kg $21 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $23 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Groceries $440 per month $404 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Health Insurance $314 per month $92 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Doctor Visit (GP) $151 per visit $29 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $19 per purchase $9.23 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,634 per month $1,096 per month
Housing $1,068 per month $865 per month
Coworking Space $314 per month $288 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,513 per month $2,076 per month
Coliving Space $1,257 per month $1,153 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Internet & Mobile $101 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Leisure Activities $75 per month $58 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Haircut $50 per visit $29 per visit
Laundry $15 per kg $9.23 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Mobile Plan $50 per month $23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $69 per month $40 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $31 one-time $17 one-time
Gym Membership $82 per month $58 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $31 per hour $29 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Taxi Start $8.80 per trip $3.46 per trip
Transportation $126 per month $46 per month
Taxi per km $4.40 per km $2.08 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $107 per month $40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $21 per trip $14 per trip
Gasoline $2.39 per liter $2.19 per liter
Scooter Rental $50 per month $46 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CH Sion FR Chamonix
Utilities $189 per month $173 per month
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