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The 10 best and 10 worst cities to live in the world

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Global Liveability Index 2022​

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released their Global Liveability Index on August 2022, ranking the best and worst cities to live in the world.
 

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172 cities and five categories​

The index scored 172 cities in five categories: culture, health care, education, infrastructure, and entertainment.
 

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Europe and Canada dominate the list of the best cities​

European and Canadian cities dominate the list of Most Liveable Cities this year thanks to factors like stability and good infrastructure. Here are the top 10 best cities to live in:
 

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#1 Vienna, Austria​

Vienna, in Austria, was ranked as the best place to live in the world because of its good infrastructure, good healthcare and various alternatives for culture and entertainment. It also ranked #1 in 2018 and 2019.
 

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#2 Copenhagen, Denmark​

Scandinavian cities are known for their great life quality, having free education and healthcare and low crime rates. Furthermore, Copenhagen particularly has a vibrant art and food scene.
 

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#3 Zurich, Switzerland​

Cities in Switzerland tend to rank high among quality of life lists thanks to their well-developed social market economy. Zurich is also extremely well-connected through public transport and it’s a very safe city. However, the cost of living is one of the highest in Europe.
 

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#4 Calgary, Canada​

Calgary has high ratings in safety, healthcare and environmental quality, and even though it endures very cold winters, it is one of the sunniest places in Canada.
 

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#5 Vancouver, Canada​

Vancouver, on the other hand, has a milder climate than Calgary but is actually less sunny and very rainy. However, it is safe, clean, and has a flourishing and diverse economy and multicultural environment.
 

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#6 Geneva, Switzerland​

Besides having a lot of nature around it, Geneva has really good education and a ton of leisure activity options. However, as it happens with Zurich, the cost of living is pretty high.
 

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#7 Frankfurt, Germany​

Frankfurt has high ratings in travel connectivity, safety and healthcare. But it particularly stands out for its business freedom, which looks at the ability to start, close and operate a business, among other factors.
 

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#8 Toronto, Canada​

Toronto is internationally known as a center of finance and business, as well as for the film and television industry. It’s also a great place for entrepreneurs, as it ranks 10/10 in the startup index.
 

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#9 Amsterdam, Netherlands​

Amsterdam is one of the most bike-friendly cities on the planet. It is also one of the best cities in Europe for entrepreneurs. Furthermore, it has great cultural diversity and well-developed infrastructure.
 

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#10 Osaka, Japan​

Osaka is an extremely safe city to live in, rating 10/10 in that category. It also has very high ratings in housing, business freedom and healthcare.
 

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#10 Melbourne, Australia​

This year, Melbourne and Osaka tied in 10th place. Melbourne stands out for its free business environment and good healthcare. It also has high ratings in startups, safety and environmental quality. Furthermore, it has a multicultural art and food scene.
 

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What about US cities?​

Even though the US didn’t make it to the top 10, the most liveable city in the US in 2022 is Atlanta, Georgia, ranking 26 on the list. Not far behind is Washington, D.C. on the 30th position.
 

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What about US cities?​

Even though the US didn’t make it to the top 10, the most liveable city in the US in 2022 is Atlanta, Georgia, ranking 26 on the list. Not far behind is Washington, D.C. on the 30th position.
Washington D.C is a very special place to me being the first Angmoh the best city I visited in my life. My first business meeting was held there. Very nice place to visit with interesting museums and White House etc and all free admission. Angmoh the best.
 
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