The Mercer 2012 Quality of Living Survey has just been released, and it’s full of good news for anyone looking to move to Australia, Canada or New Zealand. Vienna, Austria remains at the top of the European country dominated survey.
The survey evaluates more than 460 cities worldwide on a variety of factors to produce a snapshot of what it’s like to live there.
The survey analyses the following factors:
Auckland has retained its position as the highest-ranking city for quality of living in the Asia-Pacific region – it’s 3rd. Clearly the high standards of education, the buzzing night life and culture and clean, green surrounds of Auckland have impressed on a global scale.
Wellington also made the top 20, coming in 13th. In total, New Zealand has two cities in the top 50.
Vancouver came in 5th, while other Canadian cities dominated the top of the index for the Americas region (Ottawa (14), Toronto (15), Montreal (23) and Calgary (32)). Known for its world-class green spaces, exciting culture and entertainment plus being the stage for global events (like the winter Olympics games), Vancouver has plenty to offer.
Canada boasts five cities in the top 50.
Sydney drew with Bern in Switzerland as the 10th best city in the world for quality of living. Iconic tourist attractions, an energetic metropolitan feel and a fantastic climate all make up the Sydney experience.
Australia tops the three countries with six cities in the top 50.
Infographic by Mercer Insights
Details of the full survey can be found here.
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