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Annecy vs Montreux

Annecy, France compared with Montreux, Switzerland: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Country France Switzerland
Nomad score 6.4 / 10 6.0 / 10
Cost of living $3,379 / mo $7,611 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 11° / 3°C 12° / 4°C
Air quality (AQI) 37 Good 15 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Average high 16.5°C 16.6°C
Average low 7.8°C 8.6°C
Precipitation 131 mm / mo 163 mm / mo
Sunshine 275 h / mo 264 h / mo
Humidity 79% 82%
Rain days 12.3 / mo 14.2 / mo
Wind speed 9.9 km/h 7.9 km/h

FR Annecy · average high by month

CH Montreux · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
FR Annecy CH Montreux
US AQI 37 15
PM2.5 4.8 µg/m³ 4.7 µg/m³
PM10 5.5 µg/m³ 4.9 µg/m³
Ozone 35 µg/m³ 33 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.0 6.3
Local Payment Services 8.4 8.8
Startup Scene 4.7 4.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Air Conditioning 5.2 4.3
Green Spaces 8.4 8.2
Natural Disaster Risk 7.9 8.5
Noise Pollution 7.2 7.1
Seasonal Variety 7.7 7.5
Weather 7.4 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 9.3
Power Grid Reliability 9.1 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 6.1 6.5
VPN Reliability 8.7 9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Accommodation Cost 3.5 1.4
Cost of Living 4.2 2.1
Currency Stability 9.2 9.6
Entertainment Cost 4.2 2.6
Food & Groceries 4.4 2.2
Gym Membership Cost 5.2 3.4
Transportation Cost 5.8 3.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Culture 7.4 7.8
Indoors Fun 5.9 6.2
Language Learning Opportunities 6.0 6.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 7.8
Nightlife 5.3 4.9
Outdoors & Nature 9.3 9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.0 3.2
Nomad Friendly 5.4 5.6
Online Community Presence 3.2 3.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Cafes with WiFi 7.2 7.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.5 4.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.0 5.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.7 3.1
Internet Speed 8.2 8.9
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 8.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Fitness Facilities 6.9 7.0
Food Scene 7.7 7.2
Healthy Food Options 7.3 7.6
Yoga Studios 6.4 5.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Healthcare 7.6 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 5.7 3.5
Healthcare Quality 8.3 9.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.9 1.0
Ease of Business Registration 4.3 5.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 5.6
Freedom of Speech 8.8 9.4
Political Stability 8.1 9.5
Tax Friendliness 3.6 3.4
Visa Ease 5.4 6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Air Quality 8.4 9.0
Cleanliness 8.5 9.3
Environmental Quality 8.8 9.3
Family Friendly 8.4 8.8
Language Barrier 5.1 6.4
Work-Life Balance 8.4 8.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Female Friendly 8.8 9.1
Racial Tolerance 7.6 8.0
Safety 9.1 9.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Airport Connectivity 6.7 7.0
Cycling 8.2 6.4
Intercity Travel Options 7.4 8.4
Public Transit 6.6 8.1
Ride-sharing Services 5.6 4.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.1 5.8
Walkability 8.5 8.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Coworking Quality 5.6 5.7
Freelance Ecosystem 4.8 4.5
Networking Opportunities 4.3 4.0
Remote Job Opportunities 4.8 5.2
Time Zone Favorability 8.3 8.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Jeans $81 per pair $146 per pair
Summer Dress $52 per dress $82 per dress
Running Shoes $115 per pair $184 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Dining Out $138 per month $381 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Cinema Ticket $13 per ticket $27 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Coffee $2.54 per cup $6.60 per cup
Beer $6.34 per pint $11 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16 per meal $36 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $21 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $81 per meal $152 per meal
Apples $3.46 per kg $5.20 per kg
Bread $1.50 per loaf $4.06 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.15 per bottle $1.46 per bottle
Milk $1.61 per liter $2.22 per liter
Rice $2.54 per kg $4.31 per kg
Chicken Fillets $14 per kg $34 per kg
Beef $21 per kg $66 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $23 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Groceries $404 per month $698 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Health Insurance $81 per month $482 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Doctor Visit (GP) $35 per visit $165 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.23 per purchase $18 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Apartment (1 bedroom) $807 per month $2,220 per month
Housing $980 per month $2,093 per month
Coworking Space $300 per month $482 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,730 per month $4,820 per month
Coliving Space $865 per month $1,776 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Internet & Mobile $58 per month $101 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Leisure Activities $58 per month $190 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Haircut $29 per visit $70 per visit
Laundry $9.23 per kg $15 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Mobile Plan $23 per month $70 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $82 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $17 one-time $32 one-time
Gym Membership $46 per month $121 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $21 per hour $44 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Taxi Start $4.61 per trip $8.88 per trip
Transportation $63 per month $108 per month
Taxi per km $2.31 per km $5.33 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $63 per month $104 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $14 per trip $30 per trip
Gasoline $2.13 per liter $2.51 per liter
Scooter Rental $40 per month $23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
FR Annecy CH Montreux
Utilities $115 per month $266 per month
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