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Whether you wish to live somewhere with a higher standard of living or you simply have an insatiable thirst for travel, the concept of relocating overseas is always alluring. But where do I begin? Consider looking at some reliable data.
In the most recent annual ranking of the finest places to live in the world, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2022, 172 cities are rated in five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and entertainment, education, and infrastructure.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on EIU's rankings over the past two years, with lockdowns and social segregation policies hurting scores for culture, education, and healthcare in cities all around the world. The 2022 report appears to indicate a return to pre-pandemic tendencies, but several regions have fallen in the rankings as a result of other circumstances, most notably Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(With inputs from Conde Nast Traveller)
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Melbourne continues to be among the most livable cities in Australia and the entire world, despite falling from number 8 to number 10 this year.
Overall rating (out of 100): 95.1
Stability: 95
Healthcare: 83.3
Culture & Environment: 98.6
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 100
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Osaka, Japan
Osaka, Japan
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One of Europe's best locations to live with vast expanses of green space, storied red-brick facades, museums featuring Van Gogh artwork, as well as an outstanding healthcare system
Overall rating: 95.3
Stability: 90
Healthcare: 100
Culture and environment: 97.2
Education: 91.7
Infrastructure: 96.4
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Toronto is clean, safe, convenient to travel around, and incredibly friendly, giving it the appeal of a big metropolis without many of the normal drawbacks
Overall rating: 95.4
Stability: 95
Healthcare: 100
Culture and environment: 95.4
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 89.3
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This year, Frankfurt rose an amazing 32 spots to take the seventh spot. As one of Europe's largest financial centres, the German city draws a sizable number of foreigners looking for work.
Overall rating: 95.7
Stability: 90
Healthcare: 100
Culture and environment: 96.3
Education: 91.7
Infrastructure: 100
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Geneva proves its livability despite being one of the most costly cities in the world with a flawless healthcare score (it is after all the Red Cross's home) and good ratings for stability and infrastructure
Overall rating: 95.9
Stability: 95
Healthcare: 100
Culture & Environment: 94.9
Education: 91.7
Infrastructure: 96.4
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Vancouver is the ideal blend of rustic beauty and modern refinement. Although the city has a metropolitan atmosphere, it's nevertheless simple to venture outside and live an active Northwest lifestyle inside the city borders
Overall rating: 96.1
Stability: 90
Healthcare: 100
Culture & Environment: 100
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 92.9
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Another city where nature and urban living coexist is Calgary. From almost anywhere in the city, you can see mountains, and outdoor wonderlands like Lake Louise and Banff National Park are only a few hours away. The world-famous Calgary Stampede is one example of the town's thriving gastronomic and cultural scene
Overall rating: 96.3
Stability: 95
Healthcare: 100
Culture & Environment: 90
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 100
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The main city and commercial centre of Switzerland may appear uninteresting at first look due to its reputation for being stern and hyper-efficient. It's true that there are always-on-time trains, pristine streets, and other amenities
Overall rating: 96.3
Stability: 95
Healthcare: 100
Culture & Environment: 96.3
Education: 91.7
Infrastructure: 96.4
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Copenhagen has an enduring charm that entices visitors to return time and time again despite its reputation for producing cutting-edge eateries and lodging facilities. While Christiania, a bohemian neighbourhood, is a misty, lush dreamland, Tivoli Gardens, a fanciful amusement park from the 1800s, is unmatched by any other amusement parks
Overall rating: 98
Stability: 100
Healthcare: 95.8
Culture & Environment: 95.4
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 100
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Due to pandemic-related closures, Vienna was absent from the top 10 list last year, but it has returned the top rank this year, a position it previously maintained in 2018 and 2019. The city scored perfectly in almost every area thanks to a vibrant arts and culture sector, first-rate healthcare, and excellent education
Overall rating: 99.1
Stability: 100
Healthcare: 100
Culture & Environment: 96.3
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 100