Low crime rates and a thriving cultural scene helped Zurich dethrone Vienna.
Mercer considers factors such as political stability, health care, education, infrastructure, and cultural environment.
It is divided into 12 districts, with the Old Town dating back over 2,000 years at its heart.
Aerial panorama on the downtown of Zurich at the evening, Switzerland.Credit:Anton Aleksenko/Getty Images
Mercer identifies it as the third most expensive place to live, behind Hong Kong and Singapore.
Switzerlandhas the most cities four among the top ten in Mercer’s 2024 report.
Vienna, which topped the ranking last year, dropped to second place in 2024.
Auckland (5th) and Vancouver (7th) are the only non-European cities in the top ten.
Boston (32nd) is the highest-ranking American city on the list, which highlights 241 cities worldwide.
it’s possible for you to read the complete report and its findings onmercer.com.
