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Swiss cities are highly popular among expats, with Zurich and Geneva consistently ranking high in an annual quality of life survey. However, there is one city in Europe that outshines them all.
In terms of cost of living, Zurich was recently identified as one of the most expensive cities in the world, alongside Singapore. However, when it comes to quality of life, Zurich has to settle for second place once again.
Vienna, according to the annual expat survey conducted by consulting firm Mercer, is simply unbeatable. The city is renowned for its rich history, impressive architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
Vienna has topped the survey a remarkable eleven times. The survey asks company-sponsored professionals about their assessment of quality of life based on criteria such as cost of living, political stability, infrastructure, healthcare system, and cultural and leisure offerings.
Zurich ranks second in the survey, ahead of the New Zealand capital, Auckland. Geneva comes in fifth place, behind Copenhagen. The top ten is completed by Frankfurt, Munich, Vancouver, Sydney, and Düsseldorf.
European cities dominate the top rankings in the list. Bern and Basel still manage to secure the 13th and 14th positions. Metropolises like Singapore (29th), San Francisco (37th), New York (40th), Hong Kong (77th), and Dubai (79th) stand no chance against cities like The Hague, Amsterdam, Wellington, or Luxembourg (ranks 11 to 16).
Mercer suspended the survey during the years 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.