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Konstanz vs Zurich

DE Germany CH Switzerland

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

At a glance

At a glance
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Country Germany Switzerland
Nomad score 6.2 / 10 6.5 / 10
Cost of living $3,160 / mo $6,363 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 13° / 5°C 14° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI) 34 Good 27 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Average high 14.8°C 14.9°C
Average low 7.1°C 6.6°C
Precipitation 100 mm / mo 109 mm / mo
Sunshine 249 h / mo 245 h / mo
Humidity 78% 80%
Rain days 12.4 / mo 13.3 / mo
Wind speed 15.1 km/h 12.1 km/h

DE Konstanz · average high by month

CH Zurich · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
US AQI 34 27
PM2.5 4.7 µg/m³ 2.8 µg/m³
PM10 6.9 µg/m³ 5.3 µg/m³
Ozone 57 µg/m³ 54 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.5 8.2
Local Payment Services 8.0 9.3
Startup Scene 5.8 8.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Air Conditioning 3.9 4.2
Green Spaces 8.2 8.3
Natural Disaster Risk 8.4 8.4
Noise Pollution 7.4 7.0
Seasonal Variety 7.3 7.5
Weather 6.9 6.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Mobile Network Coverage 8.8 9.4
Power Grid Reliability 9.6 9.6
Public WiFi Availability 6.7 7.9
VPN Reliability 9.1 9.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Accommodation Cost 3.2 1.5
Cost of Living 4.0 1.1
Currency Stability 9.5 9.6
Entertainment Cost 4.5 2.4
Food & Groceries 4.8 1.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.1 2.8
Transportation Cost 5.7 2.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Culture 7.1 7.6
Indoors Fun 5.9 7.2
Language Learning Opportunities 6.0 6.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.0 7.1
Nightlife 5.2 6.2
Outdoors & Nature 8.6 8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.4 5.4
Nomad Friendly 5.7 5.7
Online Community Presence 3.9 5.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Cafes with WiFi 6.8 8.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.3 8.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.5 6.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2 4.5
Internet Speed 8.2 9.4
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 8.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Fitness Facilities 6.5 8.1
Food Scene 6.9 7.9
Healthy Food Options 6.7 8.2
Yoga Studios 6.0 7.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Healthcare 7.4 6.0
Healthcare Affordability 5.5 2.7
Healthcare Quality 8.5 9.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 3.0 1.5
Ease of Business Registration 4.0 6.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 4.7
Freedom of Speech 8.6 9.4
Political Stability 9.1 9.7
Tax Friendliness 3.3 4.1
Visa Ease 4.6 6.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Air Quality 8.3 8.6
Cleanliness 8.6 9.4
Environmental Quality 8.5 9.1
Family Friendly 8.6 9.0
Language Barrier 5.8 6.7
Work-Life Balance 8.3 7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Female Friendly 8.5 9.0
Racial Tolerance 7.7 7.7
Safety 8.9 9.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Airport Connectivity 6.2 9.2
Cycling 8.4 7.8
Intercity Travel Options 7.5 9.1
Public Transit 7.7 9.6
Ride-sharing Services 4.1 7.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.9 7.9
Walkability 8.4 9.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Coworking Quality 6.2 8.6
Freelance Ecosystem 5.4 6.5
Networking Opportunities 5.0 7.5
Remote Job Opportunities 5.9 8.1
Time Zone Favorability 8.3 8.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Jeans $87 per pair $126 per pair
Summer Dress $58 per dress $76 per dress
Running Shoes $115 per pair $164 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

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

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Cinema Ticket $13 per ticket $25 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Coffee $4.04 per cup $6.93 per cup
Beer $5.19 per pint $9.45 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12 per meal $32 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $75 per meal $139 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.80 per meal $19 per meal
Apples $2.88 per kg $5.04 per kg
Bread $2.88 per loaf $4.41 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.92 per bottle $1.89 per bottle
Milk $1.50 per liter $2.27 per liter
Rice $2.31 per kg $3.78 per kg
Chicken Fillets $13 per kg $35 per kg
Beef $18 per kg $44 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $23 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Groceries $254 per month $630 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Health Insurance $104 per month $441 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Doctor Visit (GP) $81 per visit $189 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.23 per purchase $15 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Housing $784 per month $1,638 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $980 per month $2,709 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,730 per month $3,528 per month
Coworking Space $231 per month $441 per month
Coliving Space $865 per month $1,764 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

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

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Leisure Activities $35 per month $63 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Haircut $29 per visit $57 per visit
Laundry $8.07 per kg $13 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Mobile Plan $17 per month $44 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $46 per month $69 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $17 one-time $25 one-time
Gym Membership $40 per month $88 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $23 per hour $44 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Transportation $57 per month $126 per month
Taxi Start $4.61 per trip $8.19 per trip
Taxi per km $2.54 per km $4.79 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $67 per month $151 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $23 per trip
Gasoline $2.08 per liter $2.33 per liter
Scooter Rental $40 per month $32 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Utilities $138 per month $252 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
DE Konstanz CH Zurich
Visa & Legal Fees $0.00 per month $25 per month
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