Which cities have the highest quality of life in 2025? Find out in Numbeo's global ranking, which analyzes safety, healthcare, environment, cost of living and infrastructure

Have you ever wondered which city in the world is the most comfortable to live in? Where is safe, affordable housing, quality medicine, convenient infrastructure and a favorable climate? The answers to these questions are provided by the updated quality of life rating by city from Numbeo.

This rating is useful for everyone: travelers, freelancers, families planning to relocate, students or people looking for a new country to live and work.

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What is the Numbeo Quality of Life Index rating?

Numbeo is the world's largest analytical platform that assesses the quality of life, as well as its conditions. It is formed based on the reviews and assessments of the residents themselves. The Quality of Life Index rating determines how comfortable it is to live in a particular city - taking into account many aspects of everyday life.

How is the Numbeo Quality of Life Index formed?

The rating is calculated based on nine main indicators:

- Purchasing power – how many goods and services can be afforded on a local salary.

- Safety – crime rate, feeling of safety in the city.

- Medicine – quality and accessibility of healthcare.

- Cost of living – daily expenses for groceries, rent, transport, etc.

- Housing price-to-income ratio – can residents afford to buy a home?

- Commuting time – average level of traffic congestion.

- Pollution level – air, water, noise, general environment.

- Climate – comfort of climate conditions for living.

- Overall integral score – final assessment

The higher the final score, the better the living conditions in the city.

Top 10 cities in the world by quality of life in 2025

Here are the top ten leaders of the mid-2025 ranking according to Numbeo:

1. The Hague, Netherlands – 235.1

The political capital of the Netherlands, known for its clean streets, low crime rate and high level of medicine. Ideal for a quiet life, working in international organizations and families with children.

- Safety: 80.0

- Medicine: 82.7

- Climate: 90.6

2. Groningen, Netherlands – 229.1

A youth and cycling city with a friendly atmosphere. It has high safety, good ecology, convenient logistics and affordable housing.

3. Eindhoven, Netherlands – 226.6

The technological heart of the Netherlands. Combines high quality medicine with a comfortable urban environment and stable income.

4. Bern, Switzerland – 219.9

The capital of Switzerland with a high level of income, stability, clean environment and safety. The cost of living here is higher, but the quality is also at the highest level.

5. Utrecht, Netherlands – 216.4

A historic city where pedestrians and cyclists have priority. Green space, efficient transport system, cozy atmosphere.

6. Basel, Switzerland – 216.2

One of the most innovative centers in Europe. Basel is a good place to work in science, pharmaceuticals, finance.

7. Stavanger, Norway – 215.4

A small but modern city with good salaries, low crime and clean air. Suitable for a quiet life close to nature.

8. Valencia, Spain – 214.2

Great climate, sunny weather, delicious cuisine and comfortable housing. The city is ideal for retirees, freelancers and families.

9. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – 213.6

A small, multicultural city with high salaries, access to quality medicine and European standards of living.

10. Rotterdam, Netherlands – 213.4

An innovative port city with modern architecture, comfortable infrastructure and affordable medical services.

Why is the Netherlands the leader of the rating?

5 of the 10 best cities in the world are in the Netherlands. Reasons:

- High safety and stability.

- Ecologically clean environment.

- Developed medicine and social guarantees.

- Priority is a person, not a car.

- High level of urban planning: convenience for pedestrians and cyclists.

- English-speaking environment, openness to foreigners.

How to use the rating?

- To choose a city to move, work or study.

- Finding a safe environment for your family.

- Planning relocation, freelancing or retirement.

- Comparing costs and living standards in different cities.

In 2025, cities with a comfortable climate, ecology, affordable medicine and low crime rates will occupy leading positions.

Among them are mainly cities in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway and Spain.

If you are looking for a better place to live, pay attention to the Numbeo rating, because it is real residents who form these ratings.

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Let's remind you! Europe is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and peaceful continents in the world, but it also faces problems with crime and violence. We have already told you which countries are the most dangerous in 2025.

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