Vienna is No Longer the Most Livable City: This is the Reason

The reason for Vienna's decline can be attributed to the decrease in availability of rental properties suitable for international assignees, it was announced on Tuesday.

In the "Quality of Living Ranking 2024" by the globally active consulting firm, cities worldwide were once again evaluated based on how well they meet the everyday needs of expats and their families. Factors such as the political and social environment, medical and health aspects, schools and education, public services, transport and environment were taken into account.

Zurich Overtakes Vienna as the World's Most Liveable City

At the top this year was Zurich, closely followed by Vienna and Geneva in second and third places. Copenhagen once again took fourth place. Auckland followed in fifth place.

Zurich achieved the top spot, according to Mercer, thanks to its excellent public services, low crime rate, vibrant cultural scene and commitment to sustainability. "These factors, along with the goal of expanding intercontinental flight connections, make Zurich an ideal location for international employees," it was stated. However, Zurich is also one of the most expensive cities in the world, due to high housing and transport costs as well as the cost of goods and services.

Vienna Scored Points with Expats for Internet Availability

"Vienna has lost one position in our ranking compared to last year. This can be attributed to the decrease in availability of rental properties suitable for international assignees," said Markus Kurth, Global Mobility Practice Lead Germany & Austria at Mercer. However, Vienna scored points for the availability of internet connections.

(APA/Red)

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