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Cham

City in Zug, Switzerland

Overview

Cham, set along the shores of Lake Zug in central Switzerland, is a picturesque town known for its charming old center, idyllic lakeside views, and easygoing Swiss lifestyle. With a mix of modern comforts and traditional architecture, Cham offers a peaceful retreat just a short distance from Zurich and Zug.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zug
Population
17,060
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.18°, 8.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,760
Local Cost
$2,540
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
95
English
83
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
178 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
4
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EML
Distance
16 km

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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 30 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 - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.

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 88/100.

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