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Vienna
remains the most livable city for 2019 out of 140 surveyed by The
Economist Intelligence Unit. Cities are assessed for stability,
healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
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1. Vienna, Austria
With an overall rating of 99.1 out of a possible 100, Vienna has been
named the most livable city in the world for the second year in a row.
The Austrian capital has consistently scored high in similar surveys,
with human resource consulting firm Mercer also ranking Vienna first in
its Quality of Living Survey every year for a decade (2009 - 2019). |
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2. Melbourne, Australia
Before being beaten by Vienna in 2018, Melbourne topped the "Global
Liveability Index" list for seven years running. With a score of 98.4 in
2019, it has once again fallen just short of the top spot, but still
achieved scores of 100 in healthcare, education and infrastructure.
Thanks to its thriving arts scene, Melbourne is often dubbed Australia's
cultural capital. |
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3. Sydney, Australia
According to The Economic Intelligence Unit, Sydney has risen from fifth
to third place this year owing to renewed efforts towards tackling the
impacts of climate change, improving its culture and environment score.
But Australia's most populous city still remains one spot behind its
rival, Melbourne. |
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4. Osaka, Japan
Osaka dropped from third to fourth place this year — but it didn't make
it into the top 10 until 2018, following a decline in crime rates and an
overall improvement in the quality of transportation. The port city is
one of Japan's economic powerhouses and is the second largest
metropolitan area after Tokyo. |
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5. Calgary, Canada
Although it dropped from fourth to fifth in this year's survey, Calgary
remains the most livable city in North America, beating out its other
Canadian rivals, Vancouver and Toronto. Home to 1.3 million people,
Calgary is often recognized for its high quality of life.
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6. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver was previously ranked the most livable city from 2002 to 2010,
and again in 2015. Despite falling a few spots, British Columbia's most
populous city still boasts a very high livability score of 97.3 —
including perfect scores in healthcare, culture and environment,
education and infrastructure.
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7. Toronto, Canada
Toronto rounds out the North American cities included on the list with
an overall livability score of 97.2. Canada's most populous city has
also been named the most multicultural contemporary city in the world.
51% of its residents were born outside of Canada and it is home to over
230 different nationalities.
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8. Tokyo, Japan
In the lead-up to the 2020 Summer Olympics, host city Tokyo has
undergone a rapid transformation, no doubt contributing to its score of
97.2. Tokyo is also known for being one of the safest cities in the
world and is popular with tourists looking to experience both the
ultramodern and the traditional in one bustling metropolis.
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9. Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the only other European city included in the top ten
livable cities list after Vienna. Despite the relatively high cost of
living, Denmark's capital offers excellent infrastructure and
healthcare. It also hopes to become the world's most cycle-friendly
city, with authorities aiming to increase the percentage of commuters
who travel by bicycle to 50% by 2025.
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10. Adelaide, Australia
Finally, Adelaide brings the total number of Australian cities included
in the top 10 to three. With a population of 1.3 million, the so-called
City of Churches is smaller than its higher-ranked counterparts, but is
becoming increasingly known for its world-class wineries, pristine
beaches and growing foodie scene. |
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