After revealing the best cities in the world for walking and the most incredible europe’s secret beaches the time has come to shift the focus to living conditions. Have you ever wondered which cities are the best to live in?
According to the results of the Economist Intelligence Unit ‘s (EIU) latest annual liveability index, revealed by “The Economist and quoted by various Portuguese media, Vienna is at the fore front. For the third year in a row, the Austrian capital is in first place.
The parameters of the habitability index
To arrive at the final results, five main parameters were considered, namely:
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- Stability
- Health care
- Culture and environment
- Education
- Infrastructure
In general, the report points to a greater decline in the “stability” parameter, due to the proliferation of war conflicts and protests. The infrastructure category also fell as a result of the crisis in the real estate sector.
The ten best cities to live in
According to the results presented, these are the ten best cities in the world to live in:
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- Vienna, Austria
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Melbourne, Australia
- Calgary, Canada
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Sydney, Australia
- Vancouver, Canada
- Osaka, Japan
- Auckland, New Zealand