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Lausanne District
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Lausanne District, set on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland's Vaud canton, is renowned for its lively cultural scene, historic architecture, and stunning alpine views. The city is a major educational and Olympic center, blending French-Swiss traditions with cosmopolitan flair.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
168,127
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.52°, 6.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
91
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,875
Local Cost
$2,568
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
96
English
78
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
236 Mbps
Upload
219 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
243
Coworking
5
Cafes
76
Nightlife
84
Parks
78
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIP
Distance
42 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 31 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.
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 93/100.
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