continental
Sky-high salaries, sky-high prices, alpine air.
Cost & Economy
Cost of living
Overall consumer price level; lower is cheaper.
95/100
Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Median income
Local median household income vs global scale.
96/100
OECD / World Bank
Rent, 1-bed apartment
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom in the city center.
$3,000/mo
Numbeo Rent Index
Safety & Governance
Rule of law
Fair, predictable enforcement of laws and contracts.
94/100
WJP Rule of Law Index
Safety
Overall personal safety and low crime.
90/100
Numbeo Safety Index
Health & Environment
Air quality
Annual average air quality; higher is cleaner.
86/100
IQAir World AQI
Climate comfort
Year-round comfort; penalizes extreme heat/cold/humidity.
72/100
Atlas climate composite
Green space
Parks, trees and green cover accessible from the city.
80/100
Healthcare
Quality and accessibility of healthcare.
86/100
Numbeo Health Care Index
Mobility & Infrastructure
Internet speed
Typical fixed broadband download speed.
220 Mbps
Speedtest Global Index
Public transit
Coverage, frequency and reliability of public transport.
90/100
Numbeo Traffic Index
Walkability
How easily daily errands are done on foot.
80/100
WalkScore / editorial
Community & Inclusion
English proficiency
How easily you can live in English.
78/100
EF EPI
LGBTQ+ friendly
Legal rights and social acceptance.
84/100
Equaldex Equality Index
Culture & Lifestyle
Food scene
Depth and variety of restaurants.
72/100
World's 50 Best / editorial
Liveliness
How busy the city feels — late-night activity, street life, buzz.
60/100
Natural feature
Dominant nearby natural feature (coast, mountain, river, lake, forest, desert, plains).
lake
Outdoor recreation
Access to mountains, water, trails and sport.
86/100
Editorial composite
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