Priyanka Roshan | December 15, 2025
When choosing a city to live, work, or settle in, safety and quality of life matter as much as culture, lifestyle, and charm, shaping everyday comfort, wellbeing, and long-term happiness for residents.
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According to ECA International’s 2025–26 Location Ratings, cities are ranked for liveability based on infrastructure, air quality, healthcare access, personal safety, political stability, climate, housing, utilities, social networks, and leisure facilities.
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Switzerland’s capital tops the list with its clean air, excellent healthcare, low crime rates, and postcard-perfect surroundings. Bern’s calm pace and strong infrastructure make everyday life exceptionally comfortable.
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Consistently ranked among the world’s happiest cities, Copenhagen offers top-tier healthcare, safe streets, efficient public transport, and a strong focus on sustainability and work-life balance.
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This coastal Norwegian city scores high for personal safety, political stability, and access to nature. Stavanger combines modern infrastructure with outdoor living, making it ideal for families and professionals.
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Home to global institutions, Geneva stands out for its healthcare system, political neutrality, and high safety standards. Its lakeside setting and international lifestyle add to its liveability appeal.
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Compact yet cosmopolitan, Luxembourg City offers excellent public services, low crime rates, and strong social infrastructure. Its central European location also makes travel across the continent easy.
5. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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Known as the world’s legal capital, The Hague delivers political stability, quality housing, green spaces, and access to beaches, making it one of Europe’s most liveable urban centres.
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Vienna’s blend of historic elegance and modern efficiency continues to impress. Affordable public transport, cultural richness, healthcare access, and safety make it a global benchmark for quality living.
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With strong infrastructure, economic stability, and access to healthcare, Munich offers a high standard of living. Its clean streets, safety, and proximity to nature add to its appeal.
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Dublin combines a lively social scene with solid healthcare, political stability, and growing infrastructure. The city’s strong sense of community and cultural life boosts its liveability score.
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Lisbon rounds out the list with its pleasant climate, relaxed lifestyle, improving infrastructure, and safety. Affordable living costs compared to other Western European capitals enhance its global appeal.
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