Switzerland

Lausanne

#4 Top 5 cities

Lausanne is attractive for students, academics, and professionals who want lake-side quality of life with still-strong services.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 5°C aΕΎ 26°C

Night: 0°C aΕΎ 15°C

Climate

Moderate climate softened by the lake, with a cool winter and pleasant summer.

Distance to the sea

380 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 9/10
Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 2/10
Internet availability 10/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 10/10
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