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Chamonix vs Zermatt

FR France CH Switzerland

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

At a glance

At a glance
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Country France Switzerland
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 5.5 / 10
Cost of living $3,206 / mo $6,497 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 4° / 2°C 7° / 1°C
Air quality (AQI) 32 Good 31 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Average high 13.7°C 8.2°C
Average low 3.8°C 0.4°C
Precipitation 143 mm / mo 91 mm / mo
Sunshine 277 h / mo 271 h / mo
Humidity 70% 80%
Rain days 13 / mo 11.3 / mo
Wind speed 6.5 km/h 7.7 km/h

FR Chamonix · average high by month

CH Zermatt · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
US AQI 32 31
PM2.5 1.7 µg/m³ 1.6 µg/m³
PM10 2.1 µg/m³ 2.2 µg/m³
Ozone 62 µg/m³ 69 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.5 5.8
Local Payment Services 7.4 8.2
Startup Scene 3.4 3.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Air Conditioning 3.7 3.1
Green Spaces 8.9 9.0
Natural Disaster Risk 6.7 8.5
Noise Pollution 6.2 8.8
Seasonal Variety 8.8 8.7
Weather 6.9 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 8.8
Power Grid Reliability 9.1 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 6.1 6.0
VPN Reliability 8.9 8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Accommodation Cost 1.8 0.8
Cost of Living 2.3 1.0
Currency Stability 9.4 9.5
Entertainment Cost 3.5 1.4
Food & Groceries 3.2 1.2
Gym Membership Cost 3.6 2.1
Transportation Cost 4.9 1.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Culture 6.6 6.5
Indoors Fun 5.4 4.7
Language Learning Opportunities 5.7 4.3
Local Experiences & Tours 7.9 7.7
Nightlife 5.4 5.6
Outdoors & Nature 9.7 9.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.6 2.3
Nomad Friendly 5.7 4.6
Online Community Presence 3.6 2.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Cafes with WiFi 6.9 6.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.7 2.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.9 3.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.8 2.2
Internet Speed 8.2 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Fitness Facilities 7.1 5.8
Food Scene 7.2 6.4
Healthy Food Options 6.8 6.2
Yoga Studios 5.9 5.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Healthcare 6.9 6.1
Healthcare Affordability 4.8 2.9
Healthcare Quality 8.6 8.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 3.5 1.0
Ease of Business Registration 4.5 4.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.5 4.4
Freedom of Speech 8.7 9.4
Political Stability 7.9 9.4
Tax Friendliness 3.6 4.7
Visa Ease 6.1 4.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Air Quality 7.3 9.4
Cleanliness 8.0 9.4
Environmental Quality 8.8 9.4
Family Friendly 7.7 8.3
Language Barrier 5.6 7.5
Work-Life Balance 8.2 7.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Female Friendly 8.6 9.1
Racial Tolerance 8.1 8.2
Safety 9.1 9.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Airport Connectivity 6.0 5.8
Cycling 4.4 4.9
Intercity Travel Options 5.9 7.8
Public Transit 6.1 9.0
Ride-sharing Services 3.4 2.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.8 5.6
Walkability 7.7 9.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Coworking Quality 6.0 4.6
Freelance Ecosystem 4.4 3.4
Networking Opportunities 4.8 3.4
Remote Job Opportunities 5.0 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Jeans $92 per pair $163 per pair
Summer Dress $58 per dress $107 per dress
Running Shoes $115 per pair $214 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Dining Out $92 per month $201 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Cinema Ticket $13 per ticket $25 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Coffee $4.04 per cup $6.91 per cup
Beer $6.92 per pint $8.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $21 per meal $35 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $81 per meal $176 per meal
Fast Food Combo $13 per meal $23 per meal
Apples $2.88 per kg $5.65 per kg
Bread $1.73 per loaf $5.28 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.15 per bottle $2.76 per bottle
Milk $1.50 per liter $3.52 per liter
Rice $2.08 per kg $4.40 per kg
Chicken Fillets $14 per kg $43 per kg
Beef $21 per kg $48 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $31 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

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

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

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

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Doctor Visit (GP) $29 per visit $226 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.23 per purchase $28 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Housing $865 per month $1,508 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,096 per month $3,142 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,076 per month $5,655 per month
Coworking Space $288 per month $691 per month
Coliving Space $1,153 per month $3,519 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $88 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Leisure Activities $58 per month $126 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Haircut $29 per visit $69 per visit
Laundry $9.23 per kg $23 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Mobile Plan $23 per month $57 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $82 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $17 one-time $31 one-time
Gym Membership $58 per month $119 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $29 per hour $57 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Transportation $46 per month $189 per month
Taxi Start $3.46 per trip $9.42 per trip
Taxi per km $2.08 per km $4.78 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $113 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $14 per trip $28 per trip
Gasoline $2.19 per liter $3.27 per liter
Scooter Rental $46 per month $57 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
FR Chamonix CH Zermatt
Utilities $173 per month $151 per month
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