Great job opportunities, efficient health care, well-organized public services, good environment and world-class education system make any city livable. Unfortunately, not all the world’s cities are livable. Mercer’s 19th annual Quality of Living survey announced the winners of this year.
450 global cities have been examined and here are ten most livable cities in the world 2017 with two cities sitting at tenth place. Surprisingly, no American city makes the top. Austria and Switzerland are absolute winners.
1 Vienna, Austria
When it comes to any ranking, Vienna is almost always included. The list of the world’s most livable cities is no exception. Vienna is known for its low crime rate, stable political system, well-developed economy, excellent infrastructure, rich history, diverse culture, and moderate climate. The city offers highly efficient and affordable education system and a top-notch health care.
2 Zurich, Switzerland
The largest and most popular city in Switzerland, Zurich is a safe and beautiful place to live and work. The crime rate is very low. Food, health care, and education are top quality. With very low tax rates, Zurich is well known for its lucrative financial centers. Apart from economy, the city boasts a great number of places to see and things to do. Although Zurich can’t match London and Milan, it is also a fabulous shopping city.
3 Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand also has one of the most livable cities in the world. Auckland boasts a powerful economy, high quality lifestyle, a host of business opportunities, affordable and high quality education system, free healthcare services, and breathtaking environments. The city is safe and free from corruption. The crime rate is very low.
4 Munich, Germany
One of the most vibrant and sophisticated cities in Germany, Munich boasts a rich populace and a diverse culture heritage. Known for its Oktoberfest, Munich attracts millions of visitors from all over the world annually. Despite this fact, the city stays the safe place to live and start a family. There are plenty career and business opportunities to try in Munich as well.
5 Vancouver, Canada
The green city of Vancouver is a dream city for anyone who appreciates the high quality of life. Situated in the West coast of Canada, Vancouver is a clean city that boasts breathtaking natural beauty. The city has a low crime rate, no corruption, strong economy, high quality education and health care.
Vancouver offers great job opportunities, making it one of the best cities to live and work. The Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia are two major universities that attract many international students from different parts of the globe. Vancouver is attempting to become the greenest city in the world by 2020.
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6 Dusseldorf, Germany
Nestled on the Rhine River, in Western Germany, Dusseldorf is renowned for its high quality of life, art scene, and fashion industry. With more than 20 top-notch museums, 100 world-class art galleries, unique architecture, opera house, and other attractions, Dusseldorf is a highly popular city in Germany. It have low crime rate, quality education, and plentiful business options.
7 Frankfurt, Germany
Germany seems to be a leader on the list of the most livable cities in the world 2017. Frankfurt is another amazing city to call home if you want to enjoy a quality life. This is a compact city so many people reach their destinations by foot or bicycle, reducing the air pollution caused by gas. But most importantly, Frankfurt is known for being home to the European Central Bank. It is also a major financial center and a popular tourist destination.
8 Geneva, Switzerland
Despite having a rich history of the revolution and religious turmoil, Geneva is a safe and peaceful city to live in these days. The city is considered a global center for banking and diplomacy. Geneva is surrounded by the world-renowned Swiss Apls, providing breathtaking views and fantastic opportunities for every skier. If you are looking to move to a livable city and you love skiing, Geneva is your dream home destination.
9 Copenhagen, Denmark
The most populous city and capital of Denmark, Copenhagen deserves its place on the list too. It is one of the world’s most bicycle-friendly cities and the governmental, economic, education, and cultural hub of the country. Copenhagen is best known for being home to the oldest university in Denmark, the University of Copenhagen. The city has a strong economy mainly based on clean technology, pharmaceuticals and information technology.
10 Basel, Switzerland
The third most populous city in Switzerland, Basel has the highest standards of living in the whole world together with Geneva and Zurich. The city lies on the river Rhine and is famous for its fascinating museums and gorgeous architecture.
Basel is also an important cultural center and commercial hub and has a fast-growing, stable economy. The world-class health care, quality education, and numerous business and recreation opportunities make Basel a great place to enjoy your life.
10 Sydney, Australia
Sydney is one of the best cities for better quality of life and is also one of the world’s most livable cities. Just like Vienna, Sydney is almost always included in most positive rankings.
Sydney is a top business destination that offers plenty of job opportunities, world class health care, research child care centers and high quality education system. Due to its amazingly friendly environment, the city is perfect for family life. There are many things to do and to see in Sydney. Shortly, this is a must-visit place.
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Every city is unique in its own way. I am not a big fan of rankings because I believe we are all equal. However, if you are looking for the best place to live, work or study, this ranking may help you. Anyway, if your city is on the list, congratulations. You live in one of the most livable cities in the world! If not, then let me know what you think about this list in the comments section.
