If you are looking to live best cities to live, recent report of Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is out now evaluating cities across world for their livability, that is based on Global Liveability Index 2024.
Mostly people are looking for a fine quality of life, job opportunities, safety, cost of living, climate, and cultural amenities while comparing top metropolises in the world.
The report shared by EIU picked Western Europe as the top livable region, with eight cities ranking in the top 20. Austrian capital Vienna secured top spot, Copenhagen, Denmark takes second place, while Zurich, Switzerland takes third.
‘Top Cities in the World 2024’
| Rank | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vienna | Austria |
| 2 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 3 | Zurich | Switzerland |
| 4 | Melbourne | Australia |
| 5 | Calgary | Canada |
| 5 | Geneva | Switzerland |
| 7 | Sydney | Australia |
| 7 | Vancouver | Canada |
| 9 | Osaka | Japan |
| 9 | Auckland | New Zealand |
| 11 | Adelaide | Australia |
| 12 | Toronto | Canada |
| 13 | Helsinki | Finland |
| 14 | Tokyo | Japan |
| 15 | Perth | Australia |
| 16 | Brisbane | Australia |
| 17 | Frankfurt | Germany |
| 17 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg |
| 19 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 20 | Wellington | New Zealand |
EIU report shows positive trend in developing nations’ liveability scores, driven by improvements in healthcare and education. However, this progress is offset by declining scores in top-tier cities and geopolitical risks.
Famous cities in states like Pittsburgh, Boston, and Minneapolis outperform larger cities like New York and Los Angeles. Notbaly, Canada’s scores dropped due to low housing supply and record-low vacancy rates.
Hong Kong saw significant improvements in stability and healthcare facilities, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the Middle East made major gains in their liveability scores.
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