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Alt-Wiedikon vs Friesenberg
Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side
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Both have the same CHF 1'760 comparison rent. Alt-Wiedikon reaches Zurich HB 4 min faster. Friesenberg is 10 dB quieter.
Alt-Wiedikon Friesenberg Rent (3-room) CHF 1'760 CHF 1'760 Safety 7.5/10 9/10 Noise 52 dB 42 dB Commute to HB 10 min 14 min Green space 6/10 9/10 Air quality 6.5/10 8.5/10 Schools per 10,000 7.7 8.6 Restaurants per 10,000 10 4 International residents 33% 18% Population 19'500 10'500
The verdict
Choose Alt-Wiedikon if the commute to HB is 4 min shorter — more central and connected.
Choose Friesenberg if it's noticeably quieter (42 vs 52 dB), it scores higher on safety (9 vs 7.5/10), it has better green-space access (9 vs 6/10).
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