20 Best Cities to Live in the World

Also known as the Venice of the North, St. Petersburg is the world’s cultural capital. It is a mecca of world-famous museums, architectural monuments, galleries, theaters, and cultural & educational institutions. Marked by UNESCO as a world’s heritage site, this city vibrates with unmatchable energy. Besides being aesthetically appealing, the quality of life provided here with all the necessary amenities makes it a perfect city to dwell in.

Being one of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon is embellished with colonial monuments. This capital city is the economical, cultural and political center of Portugal. Some of the major attractions of this city includes, Fado music, delicious food, all-year-round pleasant weather, and friendly people. In addition to this, Lisbon is famous for its Trams which adds to being an exciting mode of commuting.

This gorgeous capital of Argentina boasts of being a home to several elegant historical architecture. Also called the “Paris of South America”, Buenos Aires is the place from where the most intimate dance form – Tango was originated. One can enjoy juicy steaks here along with experiencing the passion for football. The city even features some quirky and fun street arts.

Featuring incredible beaches, mountains, and forests, Cape Town is full of bounteous nature. This city offers a perfect work life balance as you can hit to the beach to relax after a stressful day. It is also regarded as a safe city with very low crime rates. And, coming to food, here they have a variety of options to satisfy your taste buds.

Bordered on one side by an expanse of forest and on the other by serene blue waters, Oslo is an ideal place for nature lovers. It is a very compact city and can be easily explored on foot. Also, it is laden with world famous museums & galleries, ranging from Viking Ship Museum,  the Fram Museum and the National Gallery, which houses Edvard Munch’s famous painting The Scream.

Known as being the city of thousand spires, Prague attracts thousands of visitors from time to time round the year. It is a heaven for 3D architecture, Gothic cathedrals, Romanesque chapels and cellars, Baroque palaces and a lot more. The cost of living here is inexpensive with immense job opportunities available to cater to everyone. One can also enjoy one of the best beers here.

Situated on the River Aare, this stunning capital of Switzerland is a popular tourist destination. It is a relatively small city with bundles of opportunities to offer. It is well known for its economical cost of living, medieval streets, high quality of life, and great public transportation options. When you are here, one need not worry about educational or professional facilities as Bern is a home to many great educational institutions and international companies.

With the motto – “Diversity our Strength”, Toronto is one of the most multi-cultural cities of the world. It is the biggest and most populous city of Canada. Along with this, Toronto has bagged the title of being one of the, “World’s Most Economically Powerful Cities” by Forbes magazine. It has a very youthful soul and a vibrant spirit. The locals here are extremely hospitable and friendly. This city is proud of having a high quality of life, great educational and healthcare facilities. One will never bored here as Toronto is always thriving with live music.

Amsterdam gives a village-like charm combined with a cosmopolitan vibe. This city has a high life quality index and has one of the most competitive business locations in Europe. One can find a variety of job opportunities available here with lowest costs of living. The cultural and social life here is quite colorful which includes, world-class theaters, museums, great cafes, and canal-side concerts.

Offering beer at dirt cheap prices and having over 250 parks, it can be easily understood as to why Berlin is considered as one of the best cities to live in. The life in Berlin is very cheap, in fact, it is one of the cheapest western European capitals. It is a home to some of the legendary clubs such as Berghain and Treso. The food here is diverse ranging from Turkish to Chinese. Different modes of transportation are available like Trams, U-bahns, S-Bahns, buses, and even ferries which are highly durable.

Sydney is the most populated city of Australia featuring a high standard of living. It is home to world-famous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and many more. The culture here is exciting and vibrant. Some of the great educational institutions are situated here. The beaches here are known worldwide for their brilliant and stunning views. And, being a major city, Sydney is well-connected with ease of commuting.

The capital of New Zealand, Wellington is an amazing city to live in. One will find nature in abundance here with sea shores on one side and hills on the other. The Zealandia sanctuary here is a heaven for wildlife lovers as it features some of the country’s rarest native species. The city has low levels of pollution which in turn increases the life expectancy. Another interesting feature of Wellington is that it has more cafés, bars and restaurants per head than New York, and the most coffee roasters per head worldwide.

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. It is a multi-cultural city with high quality life, low crime rates, hyper-efficient city services and great healthcare & education services. Featuring short commutes one can go almost anywhere on bike. Besides, Helsinki is hub of creativity and innovation. Apart from the National Museum and the National Gallery, the city has dozens of museums and art galleries. Life as an artist is highly respected here and this city offers plenty of opportunities to creatives to promote and display their work.

Tokyo is regarded as the safest city in the world with low or almost no crime rates. When one is in Tokyo, they need not worry about walking alone at night or worrying about things like pickpocketing. In addition to this, the capital of Japan features a mild weather and clean surrondings. The main feature of this city is that it has been successful in striking a perfect balance between Modern and traditional. Here, one can find various sightseeing spots and  enjoy a great nightlife.

It is the second Canadian city to make it to this list of best cities of the world. Vancouver has consistently been named in the top-ten of the world’s most livable cities for five years in a row now. It is a very expat-friendly city with the most serene surroundings. The view of the snow capped mountains is really mesmerizing. This city also has some great wildlife such as grizzly bears, bald eagles, humpback whales, etc. The crime rates are almost non-existent.

The second Australian city, Melbourne has made it to this list. Like Vancouver, it has consistently been named the most livable city in the world for six years in a row now. From education to healthcare to employment opportunities, the facilities provided in this city are top notch. The diverse culture of Melbourne welcomes its visitors with warm and open arms.

Home to many global companies like BMW, Siemens and PWC, Munich is the third largest city of Germany. Along with being a powerful economical hub, Munich has “Englischer Garten” park which is larger than New York’s Central Park. So, Munich has a perfect balance of nature and industrialisation. And if we talk about food, nightlife and entertainment, Munich fulfills all the expectations at an unmatachable level.

At number three we have Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. To enjoy a high quality of life one must live in Copenhagen. It is the only city in the world where bikes out numbers cars and which is why, Copenhagen has lower pollution levels. Since the weather here is cold so one can enjoy winters at its best. Also, here the working conditions are amazing and the welfare system supports all whether locals or foreigners.

Zurich bags the second position in our list as it is regarded as the safest city in the world. In fact, it has been voted as the most suitable city to raise a family. All the facilities like healthcare, employment, education, etc. are of premium quality. It offers high salaries and it even boasts of having the best education systems in the world. Coming to its natural environment, Zurich is known for its calm lakes and dramatic mountains.

Ranked as the number one city in the list of best cities in the world is Vienna, Austria. It features a high quality of life with affordable housing and excellent education system. It is the most safest city with the most clean & green surroundings. The transportation here is very convenient making commuting easy & enjoyable. It has the highest GDP rates  Austria is the 14th-richest country in the world. One can always enjoy great classical music, fine arts and theaters when in Vienna.