Amsterdam is again the third best capital to live in, in the European Union. Vienna maintains her first position. Copenhagen is takes the second place. Brussels and Berlin are number four and five for their quality of living. These are some results from a recent investigation by Mercer Human Resource Consulting; more than than two hundred metropolitan cities were reviewed. The least attractive city to live in, in the EU is Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. Major European capitals like London, Paris and Madrid have average scores. Compared to last year, few changes have occured.
Mercer’s study is based on detailed assessments and evaluations of 39 key quality of living determinants, grouped in the following categories:
- Political and social environment (political stability, crime, law enforcement, etc.)
- Economic environment (currency exchange regulations, banking services, etc.)
- Socio-cultural environment (censorship, limitations on personal freedom, etc.)
- Medical and health considerations (medical supplies and services, infectious diseases, sewage, waste disposal, air pollution, etc.)
- Schools and education (standard and availability of schools, etc.)
- Public services and transportation (electricity, water, public transport, traffic congestion, etc.)
- Recreation (restaurants, theatres, cinemas, sports and leisure, etc.)
- Consumer goods (availability of food/daily consumption items, cars, etc.)
- Housing (housing, household appliances, furniture, maintenance services, etc.)
- Natural environment (climate, record of natural disasters)
| Top 10 EU Capital Cities With the Highest Quality of Life and their world standing, 2006 | ||
|---|---|---|
| position within the EU | World ranking | |
| Vienna | 1 | 4 |
| Copenhagen | 2 | 11 |
| Amsterdam | 3 | 13 |
| Brussels | 4 | 14 |
| Berlin | 5 | 16 |
| Luxemburg | 6 | 18 |
| Stockholm | 7 | 20 |
| Dublin | 8 | 24 |
| Helsinki | 9 | 29 |
| Oslo | 10 | 31 |
| Source: Mercer Human Resource Consulting | ||
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