Global Finance has released its report on The 20 best cities in the world to live in, in 2022 based on the criteria of these metrics: economic strength; Covid-19 deaths per thousand for the country; annual population growth rate; research and development; cultural interaction; livability; environment and accessibility.
These are the 20 best cities in the world to live in
20. Vienna, Austria
Vienna, the capital of Austria is the 20th on the list. Known as the city of music and famous as the birthplace of Sigmund Freud, the world’s first psychologist.
It boasts of a very great health care system, environment and accessibility.
19. Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich in Northern Switzerland is labelled as the most expensive city in the world and the global centre for banking and finance. It’s one of your best bets if you’re looking to live a luxurious life and have a deep pocket to blow.
18. Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden has 14 islands. It is known to be one of the most inclusive and welcoming cities in the world. It boasts of one-third of its population being immigrants.
17. Helsinki, Finland
Finland’s capital is very famous for its sea-facing landscapes, Nordic cuisine, diverse architecture and world-famous design to name a few. It is considered to be one of the world’s most liveable cities.
It is often referred to as the Happiest Country in the world, known for having the cleanest air in the world and a more amazing educational sector.
16. Berlin, Germany
Berlin, the capital of Germany is known for its museums. It is very affordable and boasts of a rich cultural life and great art.
15. Toronto, Canada
Toronto is a major city in Canada. Toronto has a very high-quality health care system and infrastructure. While the cost of living in Toronto is high, it’s a safe place to live.
14. Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It is known to have once been the home to the children’s author, Hans Anderson and is famous for having as many things to do as food to it. It is a beautiful city famed for its unusual sights.
13. Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is the capital of South Korea. It is a very big and bustling city where you can find almost anything on its streets. It offers a beautiful blend of old and new. It is a fashion and technologically forward city. It is a very safe city.
12. Dubai, UAE
Dubai, one of the wealthiest cities in the United Arab Emirates happens to also be one of the most populous cities in the Emirates too. It is a very popular tourist site known for its architecture, nightlife, luxury shopping and religion.
11. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong in China is a kid-friendly tourist centre. Known as the world city, it boasts of the longest covered escalators and the highest number of skyscrapers in the world.
1O. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Known for its low cost of living and variety of transportation means. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands with better living quality and accessibility. It’s called the City of Sin in Europe.
09. New York City, United States
It is known to be the cultural, financial, entertainment and media capital of the world. It is one of the most famous cities in the world and is also known as the Big Apple. Its a strong economy and cultural diversity make it number 9.
08. Beijing, China
Beijing is the second largest city in China. It is famous for its ancient Chinese architecture. However, in the past two years, it’s grown surprisingly in its livability.
07. Paris, France
Paris is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It has a reputation for being a cultural and very romantic city. Its cuisine and fashion are also key reasons why it’s one of the best tourist destinations.
06. Sydney, Australia
or cities in Australia, Sydney boasts of superb beaches, its an opera house and a food culture.
It also boasts of a robust economy.
05. Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia, often referred to as the Sporting capital of the world is known for being one of the most liveable cities. It has strict guidelines on zero carbon emissions making it very safe environmentally.
04. Singapore
Singapore is famous for its world-class airport, population and global financial centre. It’s also high up on the list for its pandemic containment, cultural significance and economic strength.
03. Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China known as the birthplace of Chinese cinema. It has significant tourist attractions however the basis for being the third on the list is because of its very strong population growth and low COVID-19 death figures.
02. Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is popular for its iconic landmarks like the sky tree and Shibuya crossing. Its world-class cuisine, otaku culture, transportation system and the beautiful way it combines tradition with its futuristic technology.
01. London, United Kingdom
London tops this list with very satisfactory results across the metrics for measurement except for COVID-19 management. However, its strengths including in the area of cultural diversity have made it the best place to live in.
