The Economist Intelligence Unit, a reputable company engaged in analytical research, presented its ranking of the best cities to live in the world - 2011. It is noteworthy that two Russian cities also appear in the ranking: St. Petersburg is in 68th place, and Moscow is in 70th place .
The criterion for assessing the standard of living in 140 cities in different countries was 30 parameters for company experts. These include safety, level of healthcare, stability in the social sphere, education, level of infrastructure development, availability of goods and services, ecology and diversity of cultural life.
1. 10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, with a score of 95.7 points
New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, takes 10th place in the ranking. Its population is 1.3 million people, which is a quarter of the country's total population.
Today, New Zealand's economic and cultural life is concentrated in Auckland. Alas, there are not many historical attractions in the city, but the hearts of all those who come here for the first time will certainly be conquered by its picturesqueness and beauty.
2. Auckland is home to the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere: the Sky Tower, whose height is 328 meters.
3. Auckland at night.
Auckland is washed by three sea bays. 48 extinct volcanoes are located within the city.
4. Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower.
5. 9th place. Adelaide, Australia, with a score of 95.9 points
9th place is occupied by the capital and largest city of the state of South Australia, the fifth largest city in the country is Adelaide. Its population is more than 1.1 million people
10. The city received its name in honor of the queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who occupied the throne from 1830 to 1837.
The city is located on the ocean. The small central part of Adelaide is built up mainly with multi-storey buildings, and there are also several modern skyscrapers. But in general the city is one or two storey. Three integral components of Adelaide are ideal cleanliness, neatness and impeccable finishing of buildings.
11. Victoria Fountain.
12. Kangaroo Island.
Tourists are also attracted to Adelaide by Australia's third largest island, Kangaroo Island. This is a wildlife sanctuary, home to a colony of sea lions, and the coastline is ideal for fishing.
The average income per worker in Adelaide is the same as the rest of the country. However, the standard of living and property prices here are much lower than in other major cities in Australia.
13. 8th place. Perth, Australia, with a score of 95.9 points.
Perth is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia. Its population is about 1,200,000 people. It is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
14. The city is one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. Moreover, it is in this area that the world's largest gold and nickel deposits are located (in the Kalgoorlie area), and the world's largest diamond-bearing area, Kimberley, is the main competitor to diamond deposits in South Africa and Yakutia.
15. The cityscape of Perth is unthinkable without modern skyscrapers.
16. Perth is often called the “pearl of Australia”. Ancient architecture, a convenient pedestrian area in the center, a beautiful view of the river - Perth is a real Mecca for tourists.
17.One of the attractions of Perth is the Wolf Creek meteorite crater.
18. Perth's mild Mediterranean climate, wonderful beaches, restaurants, bars and nightclubs attract many tourists.
19. 7th place. Sydney, Australia, with a score of 96.1 points.
Sydney is the largest city on the southeast coast of Australia. Its area is twice that of another giant city - New York. Thus, all travelers here face the same problem - how to have time to see everything.
20. A huge number of parks and green areas is the main difference between Sydney and other major cities on the planet: 34 hectares of the Royal Botanic Garden peacefully coexist with the skyscrapers in the City.
21. In summer, active life in Sydney leaves the City and moves to the beaches. Sydney has more than 20 city beaches and a dozen harbours. The most famous beach is Bondi. This is the best place in Sydney for surfing.
22. Evening Sydney is indescribably beautiful: on the embankment, the lights of skyscrapers are reflected in the water of the harbor. The Sydney Opera House is a kind of calling card of Sydney.
23. Another of Sydney's main attractions is the Harbor Bridge, the city's largest bridge. In addition, it is one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world.
24. Sydney, Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House: aerial view.
25. 6th place. Helsinki, Finland, 96.2 points
Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. The population is 578 thousand people.
26. The streets of the city are washed by bays, bridges are thrown between nearby islands, and ferries provide connections with distant islands. Helsinki is enveloped in the smell of the sea, and the ports here are filled with constant noise from ships arriving and departing.
Helsinki is the center of business, education, culture and science in Finland. There are 8 universities and 6 technology parks in Greater Helsinki.
27. View of the city center. The Cathedral is one of the landmarks of Helsinki.
28. 70% of all foreign companies operating in Finland are located in this city.
29. Helsinki is a sea city. It is located on peninsulas and islands of the Baltic coastline.
30. 5th place. Calgary, Canada, with a score of 96.6 points
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada. This is an area of foothills and prairies located approximately 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies watershed.
31. The sun shines here on average 2,400 hours a year, making the city one of the sunniest in Canada.
32. Calgary lies in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies. It is to this factor that it owes its rather hilly terrain. Downtown Calgary is located at an altitude of approximately 1048 m above sea level.
33. The center of life in Calgary is oil production. Oil deposits were discovered in the early 20th century. Paradoxically, at the same time, this city is considered by many organizations to be one of the cleanest in the world.
34. Olympic Plaza. Another famous landmark is visible in the distance ––––– Calgary Tower, whose height is 91 m. It is famous for its design - swaying slightly in the wind, the tower maintains its stability even with very strong gusts.
35. Downtown Calgary, photo taken in 2010.
36. 4th place. Toronto, Canada, with a score of 97.2 points.
Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the capital of the province of Ontario. The city received its current name in 1834.
37. Toronto is considered the most cosmopolitan city in Canada. Immigrants make up about 49% of its residents. View of the city from a helicopter, November 2010.
38. It is in Toronto that the longest street in the world is located - Young Street, listed in the Guinness Book of Records due to its length of 1896 km. In addition, Toronto is home to the largest zoo in the world. Its area is 283 hectares. About 5,000 animals are kept here in conditions close to their natural habitat.
Aerial view of Toronto from the other side.
39. The world's tallest television tower, the CN tower, was built back in 1976. Its height together with the spire reaches 553 meters, and at an altitude of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck
40. The TV tower is visible from anywhere in Toronto.
41. The Toronto Islands are a great place for relaxation and picnics. Both locals and tourists often come here. View of the city from the island.
42. Without a doubt, the main attraction in the Toronto area is Niagara Falls. It is located 140 km from Toronto between lakes Ontario and Erie on the border with the United States.
43. This is what Toronto looks like in the near future
44. 3rd place. Melbourne, Australia, with a score of 97.5 points.
Melbourne is Australia's second largest city and the capital of the state of Victoria. Its population is about 3.8 million people. Melbourne is one of the country's main commercial, industrial and cultural centres. It is also often referred to as the sporting and cultural capital of Australia.
45. Melbourne rightfully bears the title of the most picturesque city in Australia. Exquisite Victorian architecture combines here with wonderful nature.
46. Connoisseurs of Victorian era architecture should take a walk along the main street of the city. It's called Swanston.
47. If you want to see the whole of Melbourne at once, go up to the observation deck of the Rialto Tower. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters.
View of Melbourne from the Rialto Tower.
48. One of the city’s attractions is the Victoria Art Center.
49. Yarra River, Melbourne.
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51. 2nd place. Vienna, Austria, with a score of 97.9 points.
Vienna is the capital of Austria. The city is located in the eastern part of the country. The population of Vienna and its suburbs is about 2.3 million.
52. Vienna is the world capital of music, thanks to the galaxy of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city. Among them are Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.
53. Vienna, located on the banks of the Danube, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
54. Vienna has everything: luxurious palaces, squares, cozy streets and numerous public gardens. One of the most recognizable buildings of the city, its “calling card” is the Town Hall.
55. The Hofburg was the main residence of the imperial court in Vienna and the favorite residence of the Austrian Habsburgs in the winter. Currently, the Hofburg, consisting of 2,600 halls and rooms, is the official residence of the President of Austria.
56. Not far from the capital there is the Vienna Woods - an Austrian mountain range. This is a wonderful forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs - a wonderful recreation area.
57.1 place. Vancouver, Canada, 98.0 points
So, here we come to the first place. The Economist Intelligence Unit believes that the best city on Earth to live in is the Canadian city of Vancouver.
58. Vancouver is located at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordillera on the west coast of Canada, on the shores of a picturesque bay.
59. Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada. Its population is 2,433,000 people. It is also the largest population center in the province of British Columbia.
This is what Vancouver looks like from a height of 500 meters.
60. Vancouver at night.
61. Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the country. It is surrounded by dense pine forest, snow-capped mountains and fjords.
62. Vancouver has many rivers. Their banks are connected by 20 bridges, 3 of which are drawbridges.
63. This is one of the most beautiful cities in the world located by the ocean. Spacious beaches, picturesque parks, majestic architecture of buildings are the distinctive features of Vancouver. High-class hotels, an abundance of museums, shops, restaurants and sports centers attract many tourists from all over the world.
Vancouver has a mild climate. The fact is that it is part of a unique ecosystem - a temperate tropical forest. Summers here are not hot, and in winter it rarely snows.
64. Science center.
65. On the hill of Little Mountain is the famous Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver
The standard of living of the population is always influenced by various factors. This could be economic stability, comfortable living conditions, level of education, places to relax and much more. When choosing the best cities to live in the world, you should study the ratings as carefully as possible. They are compiled by many analytical companies, among which the most authoritative is the Economist Intelligence Unit.
When compiling ratings, experts take into account the political environment, economic stability, climate, salaries, education, infrastructure and much more. The best city should be as safe as possible, so the crime rate is taken into account.
15.Paris
Oddly enough, the capital of world fashion is not a leader in such ratings. Although the capital of France attracts a huge number of tourists, living here is quite expensive. Romantics and artists come here who want to try their hand at fashion or art. The main drawback of Parisian life is the large number of foreigners. This makes it difficult to see the real France.
14.Barcelona
It might not be included in this rating, although it is a city in Spain with a fairly high standard of living. The capital of Spain, Madrid, was not even included in the top 50. Barcelona has excellent universities, making it a better choice for students. There are not a large number of foreigners here, and this Spanish city itself is quite calm and cozy.
13.Milan
There are many wonderful places in Italy, but it was Milan that overtook the capital in terms of ratings. But local ratings believe that Trento is best. This city is the safest and most comfortable. But Milan, with a higher standard of living, allows its residents to realize themselves in almost any type of activity. The disadvantage of this place in Italy is the high cost of living.
12.Dusseldorf
The ranking of the best cities to live also includes Dusseldorf. Among other German cities, it is known for its developed fashion industry, as well as museums, galleries, and parks. A suitable place in Germany for those who are interested in not only economic but also cultural development.
11.Auckland
As New Zealand's largest city, Auckland offers its residents not only employment opportunities, but also a high standard of living. In recent years, the entire cultural and economic life of the country has been concentrated in the city. That is why more than 1 million people live here, which is a quarter of all New Zealand citizens.
Auckland does not have many historical attractions, but it does have amazing nature and a mild climate.
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The highlight of the city is 48 extinct volcanoes, the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere and three sea bays.
10.Sydney
This is not the only Australian city that is in this ranking. It can be called a major cultural center of the country, as well as one of the most prosperous places to live. Sydney is twice the size of New York. In addition to a large number of beaches, there is the Royal Botanic Garden, which occupies 34 hectares.
9.Helsinki
Finland is a country with a high standard of living. Therefore, Helsinki, as a capital, is included in many world rankings. Even despite its small population, Helsinki is the cultural and economic center of Finland. There are 8 higher education institutions and 70% of all foreign companies operating in the country.
8.Calgary
This is one of the sunniest places in Canada. The sun shines here almost all year round. The main occupation of local residents is oil production. But the place is one of the most environmentally friendly. Calgary is located near the Canadian Rockies, which makes the city's landscape unique.
7.Berlin
The capital of Germany rightfully occupies a corresponding place in this ranking. Among other European countries, Berlin is considered one of the strongest political and economic centers. Because of this, the standard of living here is one of the highest. Berlin is the best place on earth for those who value scientific achievements and practicality.
6.Zurich
Of all European countries, Switzerland has long been a leader in terms of high standards of living and safety. In addition to the quality of life, this place boasts amazing nature, as well as a large number of cultural and entertainment attractions. Therefore, for many, the best place on earth is Zurich. Another undoubted advantage of living here is high salaries.
5.Copenhagen
For those who initially value stability and security, there is no better country than Denmark. Of all European countries, prices for accommodation are highest here. But the wages here are appropriate. Copenhagen is suitable for lovers of ancient towns with beautiful streets and magnificent architecture. All this did not prevent the Danes from developing excellent infrastructure, reducing the crime rate, and making the city convenient for all residents without exception.
4.Melbourne
Almost all rankings in recent years describing the best cities include Melbourne. Indeed, it was not for nothing that this locality ended up among the best cities in France, Spain, Italy, Canada, and Germany. About 4 million people live here. Regarding the standard of living of the townspeople, we can say that it is quite high.
All the country's major sporting and cultural events are held here, and the number of tourists visiting Melbourne each year is comparable to the number that comes to the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Local attractions include Swanston Street, Rialto Tower, Victoria Arts Center and more.
3.Munich
German cities are not losing their positions and are included in almost all existing rankings. Munich is no exception. The calling card of this place is its excellent healthcare and education system. This is precisely why thousands of foreigners and Germans from other cities come here every year, not wanting to stay in the noisy capital. The average income of a local resident is 3 thousand euros (after taxes).
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Munich is known to tourists for the Oktoberfest Festival, as well as the German football company Bayern Munich.
2.Vancouver
For those looking for the best places to live in the world in Canada, Vancouver is the perfect place. It is no coincidence that he is second in the 2018 ranking. And just a few years ago, Vancouver took first place as the best place on earth. Nowadays industry, as well as the film industry, is developing rapidly. It is very easy to get a programming job here.
It is the center of science and culture of Canada. This is confirmed by many scientific institutes, museums and exhibitions. Vancouver is located in perhaps one of the most beautiful places. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, pine forests, and a huge number of rivers are connected by 20 bridges. Thanks to the unique ecosystem, the city is not hot in summer, and snow falls extremely rarely in winter.
Even the science center looks great here:
1.Vienna
The only place better than Vancouver is Vienna. This time, according to world analytical agencies, it is the capital of Austria that occupies the first position in the ranking. The ancient city can offer its residents a well-developed infrastructure, safety, jobs, high salaries, and quality medicine. That is, economic stability. All this, together with a large number of attractions, attracts thousands of people every year.
The bulk of comments from tourists visiting Vienna concern not only the luxurious architecture, but also the magnificent nature. The city is located on the Danube River, and is surrounded by mountain peaks and the Viennese pine forest. A lot of entertainment complexes with thermal springs are a paradise for both tourists and residents of Vienna.
If we talk about the economic situation, a Viennese resident with an average income can easily visit resorts several times a year and own a car with a minimum cost of 50 thousand euros. Many people prefer to buy a ready-made business, since there are a huge number of such offers. Ecology is at the highest level - you can drink tap water here. And the average life expectancy is 80 years.
Conclusion
There are a lot of world rankings that determine the best settlements to live in. The best cities for a better life in the world rarely change dramatically. The largest cities in Europe, Canada, and Australia are usually represented. Russia is also often included in such lists. For example, Moscow took 167th place in 2018.
The reputable analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a rating best cities in the world to live for 2017. The company's experts assessed them on 30 parameters - crime, education, military conflicts, healthcare, infrastructure, education, ecology, diversity of cultural life...
According to tradition, we will start from the last, 10th place. So…
10th place. Hamburg, Germany, 95 points
It is the second largest city in Germany (after Berlin), the seventh largest in the European Union and the most populous non-capital city in the European Union. It is the largest port in Germany, the second largest in Europe, and ranks ninth in the world.
The remains of the first buildings on the territory of modern Hamburg are dated by archaeologists to the 5th-6th centuries AD and belong to the era of the Great Migration.
The city has retained certain features of medieval buildings. Hamburg is home to 60 museums and 17 universities.
Central Town Hall:
Hamburg also ranks first among European cities in terms of the number of bridges (according to various sources, from 2300 to more than 2500). The city has more bridges than Venice (400), Amsterdam (1200) and London combined.
9th place. Helsinki, Finland, 95.6 points
It is the capital and largest city of Finland, the administrative center of the province of Uusimaa. Located in the south of the country, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea.
The city was founded on June 12, 1550 by the Swedish king Gustav Vasa. The city's elevation changes are significant and rocks are a common part of the landscape. There are waterfalls on the rivers within the city.
Helsinki is home to 8 universities and 6 technology parks. Bicycle lovers are also welcome here - the total length of bike paths in Helsinki is more than 1000 km. By the way, the Helsinki tram system is one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world.
8th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points
It is New Zealand's largest city with a population of approximately 1.3 million people, accounting for a quarter of the country's total population. The city is located within the Auckland Volcanic Region. Within its boundaries are the craters of 49 extinct monogenic volcanoes.
Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but with its picturesque beauty Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time. Although, some say that it is good, safe, clean, but boring.
One of the attractions is the Sky Tower with a height of 328 meters - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere:
Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower (clickable 2500 x 651 px):
7th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points
It is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia with a population of approximately 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It was founded on June 12, 1829 by Captain James Stirling shortly after the formation of the port settlement.
The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest open deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing area, the Kimberley, which is the main competitor of the South African and Yakut diamond deposits.
Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic feature of the Perth cityscape:
Perth is called "The Pearl of Australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian area in the center of Perth, and beautiful views of the river make Perth attractive to tourists.
One of the attractions is:
6th place. Adelaide, Australia, 96.6 points
The capital and largest city of the state of South Australia, the fifth largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.1 million people is the city of Adelaide. It is named after the queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.
The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is multi-storey, with several modern skyscrapers, and is small, while the rest of the city is one or two storey in nature. Perfect cleanliness, neatness and impeccable finishing of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide.
King William Street is the widest street in the city:
Tourists are attracted here to Adelaide by Australia's third largest Kangaroo Island, a wildlife sanctuary with a colony of sea lions and an excellent coastline for fishing.
5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points
In the foothills and prairies region, approximately 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies watershed.
The city is one of the sunniest in Canada - the sun shines there on average 2,400 hours a year.
Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its topography is quite hilly. The elevation of downtown Calgary is approximately 1048 m above sea level.
Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations one of the cleanest in the world. For example, driving just 200 kilometers from the city you find yourself at the glacial Moraine Lake in Banff National Park:
Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - the Calgary Tower, 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, even with very strong gusts it maintains its stability:
Downtown Calgary, 2010 (clickable 2000 x 561 px):
4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points
And the administrative center of the province of Ontario. The city received its current name in 1834.
Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants.
"CN tower" - world's tallest TV tower, built back in 1976. Its height with the spire is 553 meters, and at an altitude of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck.
It is difficult to find a point here where the TV tower is not visible:
The main attraction of the Toronto area is. It is located between lakes Ontario and Erie on the US border, 140 km from Toronto:
3rd place. Vancouver, Canada, 97.3 points
Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, on the shores of a picturesque bay, at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordillera.
It is the 3rd largest city in Canada with a population of 2,433,000 people and the largest population center in the province of British Columbia.
And the climate here is good, because it is part of a unique ecosystem - a temperate tropical forest, so the summers here are mild and not hot, and in winter it rarely snows.
One of the most picturesque cities in the country is surrounded by dense pine forests, snow-capped mountains and fjords. Clickable:
Stanley Park is a city park located in Vancouver, the largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The park is an evergreen oasis on the border with the business center of the city. By the way, it is 10% larger than the area.
By the way, the nearest mountain is just 20 minutes from the city:
2nd place. Vienna, Austria, 97.4 points
Vienna - capital of Austria, located in the eastern part of the country. The population of Vienna including its suburbs is about 2.3 million.
This is one of the most charming cities in Europe, located on the banks of the Danube.
A world-famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.
There are luxurious palaces, majestic squares, picturesque streets and numerous public gardens. One of the most recognizable buildings in the city is the Town Hall:
The Hofburg is the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. Currently, it is the official residence of the President of Austria. In total there are 2,600 halls and rooms:
Located not far from the capital Vienna Woods- a mountain range in Austria. This is a wonderful natural recreation area - an entire forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs:
1 place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points
Meet the top city among the 10 best cities in the world to live according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Melbourne is Australia's second largest city with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers of Australia. It is also often called the sports and cultural capital of the country.
Melbourne is rightfully considered the most picturesque city in Australia. There is exquisite Victorian architecture and wonderful nature here.
Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a stroll along Swanston Street. It is the main street of the city.
Anyone who wants to see the whole of Melbourne at once should go up to the observation deck of the Rialto Tower. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters. View from the Rialto Tower (clickable, 2000 x 548 px):
80th place. Moscow
131st place. Kyiv
Kyiv rounds out the top ten worst cities in the world to live in. The reason for this was the Maidan and its consequences. Or maybe the environment has deteriorated so much from burning tires? According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the worst situation here is in such indicators as “Stability and “Infrastructure”.
The Economist Intelligence Unit has published its annual Global Liveability Report 2017, which ranks the world's cities by quality of life. Here you need to understand that many parameters were taken into account: the level of crime, the threat of terrorism and military conflicts, accessibility to healthcare, education, infrastructure, the existing cultural environment, ecology, etc.
I hasten to disappoint you, Moscow was only in 80th place. Our Ukrainian neighbors are also in for an unpleasant surprise.
It also turned out that I was in more places from the last ten of the ranking than from the first. So enjoy photos and posts from cities you probably never want to visit! ;)
A wonderful city, I celebrated New Year here! Melbourne has a cool tram, great wine, delicious steaks and koalas. What else is needed for happiness?
3. Vancouver (Canada) But I never made it to Vancouver (I only saw it from the airplane window.
I’ve been, seen, walked, and I can confirm: everything is great here!
5. Calgary (Canada) I didn’t make it, I need to fix it!
6. Adelaide (Australia). I haven’t been either (Shame! I’ll definitely visit in December!
7. Perth (Australia) It’s in the plans for December! By the way, Perth is a city of miners with all the ensuing consequences: miners love to have fun;) And a city of ordinary Australian men, bogans! We’ll sit on the courts, beat someone and drink beer.
Many people like Auckland, but I find it a bit boring. Yes, safe, clean, but BORING!
Oh, I wrote a lot about this recently;) Did you like it?))))
Hamburg is not only the protests I recently covered, but also a livable city!
Oh) We are in the middle.
Oh, and Kyiv is in trouble. Literally, in the top ten worst cities. It's all because of the Maidan and its consequences. Or maybe the environment has worsened due to tires?
I don't particularly remember the city...
133. Harare I haven’t been here, but I’ve been to Zimbabwe and I can say that it’s an ASS!
134-135. But they shouldn’t have included Karachi. Cool city! I like it. Islamabad and Lahore are a much bigger dump.
This is where I don’t understand at all: a cool, safe and green city! I enjoyed spending 3 days there at the time.
136. Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) Plans for next year.
ABOUT! This is truly hell on earth.
The city is a traffic jam, and quite dangerous.
For obvious reasons.
Here, by the way, are the five most successful and five most failed cities over the past 5 years. Moscow is in the same company here with Kiev, Tripoli, Damascus and Detroit. And Tehran, for example, is gradually climbing up. Maybe because sanctions on Iran were lifted?) 
So, where is Mogadishu? Where is Kabul? Where is Omsk? Looks like foreign researchers just got tired of studying some cities!
What do you think? Where were you?
Another ranking of the most livable cities in the world. Australian Melbourne took first place. The second place is Vienna (Austria). The main evaluation criteria are safety, health, culture, environment, education and infrastructure.
The ten best cities to live in are in the RBC review.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne - 97.5 points.
Analysts rated indicators such as healthcare, infrastructure and education at 100 points. The city was recognized as the best place to live for the seventh time in a row. The city received the lowest score—95—for its level of safety.
Melbourne is Australia's largest city with a population of over 4 million people. It is considered one of Australia's main commercial, industrial and cultural centers and the sporting capital of the country. It hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna - 97.4 points.
Analysts rated indicators such as healthcare, infrastructure and education at 100 points. The city received its lowest score, 94.4, for culture and environment.
The population of Vienna is almost 2 million people. It is the third (after New York and Geneva) UN residence city. Here are the Vienna Opera and the largest museum complex in Europe with an area of 60 thousand square meters. m.
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver - 97.3 points.
Analysts rated indicators such as healthcare, education, culture and the environment at 100 points. The city received the lowest score - 92.9 - for infrastructure.
Third largest city in Canada. The population is about 700 thousand. The city port is the largest in Canada - its trade turnover is more than 75 billion Canadian dollars per year.
It was in Vancouver that the world-famous environmental protection organization Greenpeace was formed.
Toronto, Canada
Toronto - 97.2 points.
Analysts rated indicators such as safety, healthcare and education at 100 points. The city received the lowest score - 89.3 - for infrastructure.
The largest city in Canada with a population of almost 3 million people.
Calgary, Canada
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Calgary - 96.6 points.
Analysts rated indicators such as safety, healthcare and education at 100 points. The city received its lowest score, 89.1, for culture and environment.
A city with a population of 1.2 million people. The Calgary metropolitan area is the fifth largest in Canada. In 1988, Calgary hosted the country's first Winter Olympics. Economic growth occurred in the mid-1970s and was associated with the oil boom. Partly due to rising oil prices, Calgary's economy was the fastest growing in the country until the end of 2008.
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide - 96.6 points.
Analysts rated indicators such as healthcare and education at 100 points. The city received its lowest score, 94.2, for culture and environment.
The fifth largest city in the country, population 1.2 million people. Adelaide's main economic sectors are defense and research, as well as the service sector. Almost half of all cars manufactured in Australia are assembled in Adelaide. It is also home to Australia's largest oil exploration company, Santos (South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search), and Australia's second largest investment company, Argo Investments Limited.
Perth, Australia
Perth - 95.9 points.
Analysts rated indicators such as healthcare, infrastructure and education at 100 points. The city received the lowest score - 88.7 - for culture and environment.
Perth's population is more than 2 million people. There is a port, an international airport, an oil refinery and a large cement plant.
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland - 95.7 points.
Analysts rated education at 100 points. The city received the lowest score - 92.9 - for infrastructure.
Population: about 1.3 million people. Auckland is home to some of the largest schools in the country, including the largest, Rangitoto College. More than 3 thousand people study there. A large number of international students also come to Auckland every year. Student exchange is an important source of income in the city's economy.
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki - 95.6 points.
Analysts rated the level of safety and healthcare at 100 points. The city received the lowest score - 88.7 - for culture and the state of the environment.
The population of the country's capital, which generates about a third of Finland's GDP, is about 630 thousand people. Approximately 10% of this number are foreigners. The city has eight universities and six technology parks. The GDP per capita is almost 1.5 times higher than the national average, making Helsinki one of the richest capitals in Europe.
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg - 95 points.
Analysts rated infrastructure and healthcare at 100 points. The city received the lowest score—90—for its safety indicator.
The second largest city in Germany. Population: 1.8 million people. Hamburg is the country's largest port, the second largest in Europe, and ranks ninth in the world. The largest shipyard is Blohm und Voss. The city is also home to the company's office and Airbus assembly plant.
