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Zermatt

Iconic Matterhorn ski town, globally recognizable beyond ski circles.

In Zermatt, a mid-range month runs about $3,706 (CHF 3,035) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very High

More expensive day to day than about 95% of cities

Internet6.6/10

Faster internet than about 65% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking2.3/10

Weaker coworking than about 85% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness7.3/10

Better wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

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Everything we know

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Zurich (~150 km) · Cinque Terre (~250 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cinque Terre (~250 km) · Munich (~350 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Milan (~150 km) · Cinque Terre (~250 km)

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