In addition to the 7 European countries in the top 10, other notable cities with a high quality of living include Amsterdam, The Netherlands (14th), Oslo, Norway (24th), Stockholm, Sweden (26th), Paris, France (32nd), Helsinki, Finland (34th), and Dublin, Ireland (42nd).
In the United Kingdom, London secures the 45th position, followed by Aberdeen (49th), Edinburgh (51st), Glasgow (54th), Birmingham (60th), and Belfast (67th).
Eastern European cities such as Prague, Czech Republic (71st), Budapest, Hungary (80th) and Warsaw, Poland (84th), are experiencing a slight decrease in the quality of living in recent years. They have faced various challenges including economic instability, political unrest, and social inequality that have impacted the well-being of its residents.
In Africa, Port Louis, located in Mauritius, is ranked 88th globally with the best quality of living standards and safest in Africa, it is followed by Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, which holds the 98th position in the ranking.
South Africa has several cities featured in the ranking, including Cape Town (102nd), Johannesburg (105th), and Durban (110th). Other notable cities in Africa with a relatively high quality of living include Rabat, Morocco (127th), Tunis, Tunisia (131st), and Casablanca, Morocco (136th).
In the Middle East, Dubai, ranked at 79th place, and Abu Dhabi, ranked at 84th place, are the two major cities in the United Arab Emirates. These cities are renowned for their modern infrastructure and diverse expatriate communities. However, as Dubai experiences rapid construction and urbanization, it has encountered some challenges such as traffic congestion, climate change concerns such as an increases level of air pollution.
Ranked at 29th, and first among Asian cities, Singapore is known for its continuous high quality of living. The city-state offers a clean and safe environment combined with highly efficient infrastructure. Several cities in Japan have made it to the list. Yokohama is ranked at 47th, Tokyo at 50th, Osaka at 58th is a major economic and cultural hub in Japan. Seoul in South Korea is ranked at 81st, known for its fast-paced lifestyle and technological advancements. Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, is actively investing in enhancing its appeal and international offerings, and it shares the 95th position with Taichung, Taiwan. Shanghai in China is ranked at 109th, followed by Beijing ranked at 126th, and Guangzhou which is ranked at 132nd.
Vancouver, Canada, secures the eighth spot, providing residents with a unique blend of outdoor recreation and cosmopolitan living, contributing to its high-quality lifestyle. Toronto, at seventeenth place, is a global economic hub with a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
In North America, San Francisco, takes 37th position and remains a global centre for technology and innovation. New York City, at 40th place, followed by Boston at 41st place, and Honolulu, at 42nd place.
Within Central and South America, Caracas in Venezuela is ranked, at 208th place, due to main challenges such as safety concerns and experiencing a severe economic crisis. Port-au-Prince in Haiti, is ranked at 237th spot faces many challenges such as natural disasters, lack of appropriate healthcare systems, and both political and economic instability.
Over in the Pacific, Auckland in New Zealand claims the third spot in the world ranking, emphasizing its exceptional quality of living.
