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Chiasso
City in Ticino, Switzerland
Overview
Chiasso is a small border town in southern Switzerland, set at the crossroads between Switzerland and Italy. It blends Swiss efficiency with Italian charm, featuring lively squares, diverse gastronomy, and easy access to both countries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Ticino
Population
7,975
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
45.83°, 9.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,640
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
92
English
60
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1207 mm
Internet Speed
157 Mbps
Upload
210 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
59
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
40
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
281.0
Airport
LUG
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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