Top expat cities

Switzerland

Lausanne

#4 Top 5 cities

Lausanne combines universities, international sport institutions and Lake Geneva quality of life, while retaining a tight and costly housing market.

Country overview

Population

139Β 111

Year-round temperatures

Day: 5°C aΕΎ 26°C

Night: 0°C aΕΎ 15°C

Climate

Temperate lake-influenced climate with cool winters, warm summers and rainfall in every season.

Distance to the sea

280 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 2/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

9/10

Everyday safety is very high; theft and isolated urban incidents remain the main practical concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

8/10

Steep terrain, surface runoff, storms and heat create localized risks, but major disruptive events are uncommon.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 10/10

Community types

  • Students
  • Teachers
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quality services
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Smaller job market