Why is this European city ranked the No. 1 place in the world for expats?
are you considering emigrateor asked to relocate your job? A new international city quality of life ranking reveals which global cities are most attractive to expats.
a new one Quality of life city rankings Mercer, a global consulting firm, lists quality-of-life ratings for more than 240 cities across five continents. The report considers living standards, cultural environment, housing, infrastructure, air quality and other characteristics that may make a city an attractive or unattractive place to live.
Zurich, Switzerland, a global financial center known for its excellent public services, safety and vibrant cultural scene, topped the list. Vienna, Austria, ranked second, and Geneva, Switzerland, ranked third.
One factor that helped Zurich rise to the top is that it has recently improved its airport connections, making it a practical base for people who want to travel to and from other continents.
Eight of the top ten cities are in Europe. Auckland, New Zealand, ranked fifth and Vancouver, British Columbia, seventh. Singapore is the only Asian city to make the top 50 list, according to consultancy Mercer.
“In the era of digital nomads and flexible working, countries and cities are continually striving to attract international businesses, talent and remote workers,” Mercer said in a statement. “Today’s most successful destinations are those that bring mobile talent to the flexible workforce. A destination where governance blends with high quality of life and affordable cost of living.”
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The 10 best cities for expats
1. Zurich, Switzerland
2.Vienna, Austria
3. Geneva, Switzerland
4. Copenhagen, Denmark
5. Auckland, New Zealand
6.Amsterdam, Netherlands
7. Frankfurt, Germany (tie)
7. Vancouver, Canada (those)
9. Bern, Switzerland
10. Basel, Switzerland
The ten worst cities for expats to live in
- (241) Khartoum, Sudan
- (240) Baghdad, Iraq
- (239) Bangui, Central African Republic
- (238) Sana’a, Yemen
- (237) Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- (236) N’Djamena, Chad
- (235) Damascus, Syria
- (234) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
- (233) Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- (232) Tripoli, Libya
