Is Geneva a fun place to live?

Geneva is quite a luxurious place to live. The city is well looked after, public services are maintained to a high standard and it's very safe. If you enjoy culture, eating out or hiking in the mountains, your tastes are well catered for. The cost of living is equally high.



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If you'd like to move to Switzerland, but you don't speak German, French, or Italian, don't worry. You'll be able to get by with English, especially in metropolitan areas like Zurich and Geneva.

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Numbeo uses the data to publishes snapshot-style indexes twice a year, and in the latest safety index, Zurich is ranked as the fifth safest city, with Bern at number 12 and Basel at 16. Geneva doesn't fare so well, ranking in 62nd place, with Lausanne all the way down in 98th.

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Geneva doesn't fare as well as Zurich in the index in terms of wealth (which is why it is in the 19th place versus Zurich, in the 14th position), but make no mistake — the city is synonymous with money.

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Geneva has the highest proportion of English speakers in Switzerland. Being an international city and a major hub for diplomacy, business, and organizations like the United Nations, many residents and visitors in Geneva have a good command of English.

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Geneva is easy to visit on foot, taking the time to enjoy the landscape and the lakeside's gentle atmosphere.

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The Swiss city of Geneva is among the most expensive destinations in the world for visitors, with everything from accommodations to meals that can cost an arm and a leg. Prices are sure to make thrifty travelers wince. But fear not – Geneva can still be done on a budget!

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The median price for houses on the market is CHF 2,150,000. The asking price for 80% of properties falls between CHF 375,000 and CHF 16,700,000. The average price per m² in Geneva is CHF 14,893 / m² (price per square meter).

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