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02nd Jul 2018

For anyone who wants to live abroad, here are the most liveable cities in the world right now

Dave Hanratty

Most livable cities

No Irish cities make the grade.

Munich has been crowned the ‘most liveable’ city in the world for 2018 in the latest annual ranking from British lifestyle magazine Monocle.

The prestigious list places the Bavarian city ahead of Tokyo (last year’s number one), Vienna, Zurich and Copenhagen, while no Irish location manages to crack the 25-strong rundown.

The USA misses out entirely, too, with Vancouver in Canada registering as the sole North American city in the mix, taking 14th spot.

Moncole’s 12th Quality of Life survey is a global undertaking that focuses on healthy work-life balance, the mood of residents, and effective infrastructure and public services amongst other factors.

Commenting on Munich’s placing at the top of the mountain, the Monocle team describe a city that feels “at once relaxed and dynamic, cosmopolitan yet traditional.”

Analysts note that though Munich’s housing prices may be higher than many other German cities, it offers great value for those who live there.

They point to an abundance of parks, safe and secure streets, a nearby environment fit for skiing, hiking and sailing, high-quality infrastructure, and an innovative setting for start-ups and big businesses.

Clip via Monocle

Four German cities in total make the top 25, while Japan also has a strong showing with three.

The full list of the 25 Most Liveable Cities is as follows:

  1. Munich, Germany
  2. Tokyo, Japan
  3. Vienna, Austria
  4. Zurich, Switzerland
  5. Copenhagen, Denmark
  6. Berlin, Germany
  7. Madrid, Spain
  8. Hamburg, Germany
  9. Melbourne, Australia
  10. Helsinki, Finland
  11. Stockholm, Sweden
  12. Lisbon, Portugal
  13. Sydney, Australia
  14. Hong Kong
  15. Vancouver, Canada
  16. Amsterdam, Holland
  17. Kyoto, Japan
  18. Dusseldorf, Germany
  19. Barcelona, Spain
  20. Paris, France
  21. Singapore
  22. Fukuoka, Japan
  23. Auckland, New Zealand
  24. Brisbane, Australia
  25. Oslo, Norway