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Lausanne
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Lausanne, perched on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, is known for its picturesque setting, lively student population, and lively cultural scene. As the Olympic capital and home to charming old quarters and scenic parks, the city seamlessly blends history and modernity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
144,160
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.52°, 6.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,970
Local Cost
$2,680
Local Income
$5,100
Cashless
94
English
76
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-26.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1174 mm
Internet Speed
270 Mbps
Upload
257 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
235
Coworking
5
Cafes
74
Nightlife
85
Parks
71
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIP
Distance
42 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped22 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 39 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 22 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 94/100.
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