Switzerland
Geneva
#2 Top 5 cities
Geneva is exceptionally international and suits diplomatic, humanitarian and corporate careers, but housing is scarce and very expensive.
Country overview
Population
201Â 741
Year-round temperatures
Day: 5°C až 26°C
Night: 0°C až 15°C
Climate
Temperate lake-influenced climate with cool winters, warm summers and occasional summer heat.
Distance to the sea
250 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
1/10
Food cost
1/10
Business friendliness
9/10
Safety
9/10
Everyday safety is very high; petty theft around transport hubs and crowded places is the main recurring concern.
Natural disaster resilience
8/10
Lake and river flooding, surface runoff, storms and heat are the main hazards, while major earthquakes are infrequent.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
10/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇫🇷French
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇮🇳Indians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +International environment
- +Good transport links
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Higher prices
- −Less peaceful lifestyle