Living Easy: Cities With The Highest Quality Of Life

Quality of life or QOL is distinct from the standard of living as the latter is based mainly on income. QOL refers to the general well-being of individuals and societies. This measurement observes a person’s overall life satisfaction: from physical health, family, wealth, and education to employment, finance, and the environment. Here are some of the top cities in the world with high QOL rankings.

Munich, Germany

Munich is consistently among the top rankings of the Quality of Life index done annually by renowned HR consultancy firm Mercer. It is the leading city in Germany for having the best quality of life.

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Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver houses Canada’s most ethnically diverse and densest population. While 52 percent of its residents have a first language that is not English, this hasn’t deterred the city from booming and expanding especially regarding life expectancy and economy.

Zurich, Switzerland

This Swiss city is the country's economic and cultural hub, and often not just tops QOL index rankings by many HR firms. The low crime rate, easy access to amenities, and great infrastructure layout add to it being one of the best places to live on the whole planet.

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Auckland, New Zealand

No city in its neighboring country Australia can match the QOL appeal of this New Zealand city. The city boasts of a relaxing environment, a well-balanced economy, and high levels of personal safety.

Vienna, Austria

This gorgeous, idyllic city located east of the Danube River is featured in many movies, and its famed reputation as the top QOL city in the world is much-deserved. It is rich in culture and has an old-world beauty which coats its expansive parks and squares, as well as the haunting buildings and statues.

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