The reputable analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a ranking of the best cities in the world to live in 2011. Two Russian cities also made it into the ranking: St. Petersburg took 68th place, and Moscow took 70th place.
The company's experts assessed the quality of life in 140 cities of different countries according to 30 parameters, including safety, healthcare, social stability, education, infrastructure development, availability of goods and services, environmental conditions and diversity cultural life.
According to tradition, we will start from the last, 10th place. So…
10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points
1. In 10th place is the city of Auckland. It is New Zealand's largest city with a population of approximately 1.3 million people, accounting for a quarter of the country's total population.
2. Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but with its picturesque beauty Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time. One of the attractions is the Sky Tower, 328 meters high - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere
3. Auckland is surrounded by three sea bays; within this city there are 48 extinct volcanoes. Auckland at night
4. Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower
9th place. Adelaide, Australia, 95.9 points
5. 9th place belongs to the capital and largest city of the state of South Australia, the fifth largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.1 million people - the city of Adelaide.
6. It is named after the queen - wife and Hanoverian William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.
7. The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is multi-storey, with several modern skyscrapers, and is small, while the rest of the city is one or two storey in nature. Perfect cleanliness, neatness and impeccable finishing of buildings - business card Adelaide. Victoria Fountain
8. Tourists are attracted here to Adelaide by Australia’s third largest Kangaroo Island - a nature reserve wildlife with a colony of sea lions and a beautiful coastline for fishing. The average income per worker in Adelaide does not differ from that of the country, however, the standard of living and property costs here are significantly lower than in other major Australian cities. Kangaroo Island
8th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points
9. Perth is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia with a population of about 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
10. The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest open deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing area, the Kimberley, which is the main competitor of the South African and Yakut diamond deposits.
11. Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic feature of the Perth cityscape
12. Perth is called the “pearl of Australia”. Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian area in the center of Perth, and beautiful views of the river make Perth very attractive to tourists.
13. One of the attractions is the Wolf Creek meteorite crater
14. Many are attracted by Perth's mild and even Mediterranean climate, magnificent beaches, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
7th place. Sydney, Australia, 96.1 points
15. Australia's largest city on the southeast coast is Sydney. It is twice the size of another giant city - New York, and the main problem for all travelers is how to manage to see as much as possible.
16. The number of parks and green oases makes Sydney unlike other major cities on the planet: next to the skyscrapers in the City - 34 hectares of the Royal Botanic Garden
18. In the evening, Sydney is incredibly beautiful: on the waterfront, the lights of skyscrapers pierce the water of the harbor. One of the most recognizable buildings in Sydney is the Sydney Opera House.
19. Another main attraction of Sydney is the Harbor Bridge. It is the city's largest bridge and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world.
20. Aerial view of Sydney, Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House
6th place. Helsinki, Finland, 96.2 points
21. Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland with a population of 578 thousand people.
22. City streets go around the bays, bridges connect the islands, and ferries communicate with remote islands. Helsinki is permeated with the smell of the sea, and the ports are constantly noisy from ships arriving and departing.
23. Helsinki is the center of business, education, culture and science in Finland. Greater Helsinki is home to 8 universities and 6 technology parks. View of the city center. One of the attractions of Helsinki - Cathedral
24. 70% of foreign companies operating in Finland are located in this city.
25. Built on the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic coastline, Helsinki is a maritime city.
5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points
26. Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada, in the foothills and prairies region, approximately 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies watershed.
27. The city is one of the sunniest in Canada - the sun shines there on average 2,400 hours a year.
28. Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its topography is quite hilly. The elevation of downtown Calgary is approximately 1048 m above sea level.
29. Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations to be one of the cleanest in the world.
30. Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - the Calgary Tower, 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, it remains stable even with very strong gusts
31. Downtown Calgary, 2010
4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points
32. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the administrative center of the province of Ontario. The city received its current name in 1834.
33. Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants. View of the city from a helicopter, November 2010
34. Toronto is also home to the longest street in the world - Young Street, listed in the Guinness Book of Records and having a length of 1896 km. The largest zoo in the world is located here. The area of the zoo is 283 hectares. Here, in conditions close to their natural habitat, about 5,000 different animals are kept. Aerial view of Toronto from the other side
35. “CN tower” is the tallest television tower in the world, built back in 1976. Its height with the spire is 553 meters, and at an altitude of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck.
37. The Toronto Islands are a great place for relaxation and picnics. Locals and tourists love to come here. View of the city from the island
38. The main attraction of the Toronto area is Niagara Falls. It is located between lakes Ontario and Erie on the border with the United States, 140 km from Toronto.
39. This is how Toronto looks like in the near future
3rd place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points
40. Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers of Australia. It is also often called the sports and cultural capital of the country.
42. Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a stroll along Swanston Street. It is the main street of the city
43. Anyone who wants to see the whole of Melbourne at once should go up to the observation deck of the Rialto Tower. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters. View from the Rialto Tower
44. One of the attractions is the Victoria Art Center
45. Yarra River, Melbourne48. This is one of the most charming cities in Europe, located on the banks of the Danube.
49. Vienna is a world famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.
51. Hofburg - winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. Currently, it is the official residence of the President of Austria. In total there are 2600 halls and rooms.
52. Not far from the capital is the Vienna Woods, a mountain range in Austria. This is wonderful natural area recreation - a whole forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs
1 place. Vancouver, Canada, 98.0 points
53. So, we got to 1st place. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the best city on Earth to live is Vancouver.
56. Night Vancouver59. This is one of the most beautiful ocean cities in the world. There are spacious beaches, lush parks, and magnificent architecture of buildings. Tourists from all over the world are attracted here by comfortable hotels, many museums, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
61. The famous Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, which is located on the hill of Little Mountain
Are you planning to change your permanent place of residence and go to another country? We bring to your attention a fresh ranking of 17 cities in the world that are best suited for expat life. On the menu: a high standard of living, good job prospects, rich leisure time and the opportunity to make new friends!
The rating was compiled based on data from the international company InterNations, which helps expats around the world adapt to life in a foreign country. More than 14,000 people took part in the survey.
New York, USA
The city is known for its high cost of living, but its strong point- great prospects for career growth.
Photo: choicehotels.com 16 Zurich, Switzerland
Swiss cities now and then shoot high in various rankings. Zurich is no exception, as it has one of the best quality of life in the world.
Photo: swisskyline.ch 15 Berlin, Germany
The German capital is considered not only a great place to find work and have fun, but also a great city for raising children.
Photo: go2festival.com Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is attractive to expats for its excellent job opportunities and high standard of living. Some of the richest people in the world also live here.
Photo: alamy.com 13 Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt is a real hub for migrant jobs, which is why it is included in this ranking.
Photo: flickr.com by Rudy 12 Basel, Switzerland
A quiet and cozy town with picturesque landscapes. Basel borders France and Germany, providing excellent job opportunities. Is it worth repeating ourselves and talking about a high standard of living?
Photo: myswitzerland.com 11 Barcelona, Spain
A sunny city has a lot of advantages for an immigrant’s life: career prospects, a beach on the shore Mediterranean Sea, excellent cuisine and many options for a noisy and fun holiday at any time of the year.
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Toronto, Canada
Expats rank Toronto as an ideal city for making friends.
Photo: jumpshell.com 9 Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico's densely populated capital boasts excellent weather conditions and reasonable prices. Expats note that the salary here can last a long time.
Photo: mentesalternas.com 8 Sydney, Australia
Sydney, one of Australia's largest cities, is a center of trade. It is suitable for employment and also has an abundance of places to have fun.
Photo: visitnsw.com 7 Munich, Germany
Munich dialed high scores among expats thanks to the annual beer festivals, as well as the high standard of living and the opportunity to find great jobs.
Photo: protrav.ru 6 Vienna, Austria
Expats noted Vienna's excellent weather and high standard of living.
Photo: austria-time.ru 5 Singapore
The city-state is known as one of the cleanest in the world and has a high standard of living with an enviable average salary.
Photo: fourseasons.com 4 Dusseldorf, Germany
The city in western Germany scored very high in terms of quality of life.
Photo: nice-places.com 3 Madrid, Spain
Expats praise the Spanish city. According to them, it is easy to get comfortable here and make new friends. The low cost of living also played a role in obtaining high marks from respondents.
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Houston, USA
The fourth largest city in the US took second place thanks to its relatively low cost of living.
Photo: businessinsider.com 1 Melbourne, Australia
Australia's second most populous city took first place in the ranking because 79% of respondents were satisfied with their employment and personal life here. The presence of a variety of leisure activities also raised the city to the top of the ranking.
Photo: wallpapersdsc.net Russia is very big country, occupying a huge territory. There is everything here: the endless north and the tropical southern climate, noisy cities and small villages, industrial cities and tourist ones. Therefore, in order to say where is the best place to live in Russia, you need to decide on the criteria for evaluating cities.
Main criteria
Comfortable living in any country in the world depends on several main factors. There are nine of them in total. At the same time, you need to understand that different criteria are decisive for each person - someone would like to build a career in a metropolis and is concerned about the number of jobs more than the environmental situation in the city. And some people dream of living in a favorable climate and raising children in a safe small town.
Table. Comfort criteria for Russian cities.
| Criterion | Its characteristics |
|---|---|
| Increasingly, people are thinking about living in a climate suitable for them, because otherwise, frequent respiratory diseases arise that become chronic form. The mild climate is much better tolerated by the human body. | |
| It is no secret that some industrial cities in Russia are in a state of environmental disaster. Polluted air and water, increased levels of radiation, and smog force their residents to move to regions with better ecology. | |
| Those for whom regular medical procedures are important tend to live in cities where there are modern medical centers. | |
| Cities with high wages do not lack a population, which is also increasing due to immigrants. Decent salaries are the key to a high standard of living for people. | |
| It is difficult to call a city with a high unemployment rate a good city to live in. Where there is no work, it is impossible to provide a decent standard of living for a family. | |
| Educational institutions and their prestige are an important factor for young people and families with children. | |
| The real estate market is interesting, first of all, by the number of housing offered for sale, as well as its cost. The higher the price and the greater the supply, the more prestigious the city. Investments in real estate there can be considered profitable. | |
| The more entertainment places there are in the city, shopping centers and attractions, topics life is more interesting in it, especially for young people. | |
| Each region offers its own programs for entrepreneurs; in addition, the territorial location and geographical conditions may be favorable, for example, for farming |
Taking these criteria into account, you can easily evaluate any city, as well as highlight the cities in which living is most comfortable.
Ecology
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It is obvious that a person’s main wealth is his health. And it is closely connected with the conditions in which he lives: with the air he breathes into himself, the water he drinks, the food he eats. In polluted cities, there is a constant release of toxic waste into the air, soil and water bodies, which, accumulating in the human body, eventually leads to illness and even death. In cities with poor environmental conditions, cases of pathologies in newborn children are frequent.
Most often they suffer from industrial waste and exhaust gases from large industrial cities. Since they provide many jobs, many people come there, and the number of transport increases. Over time, the concentration of harmful emissions becomes critical.
Therefore, when talking about the best areas to live, we need to highlight the cleanest, unpolluted cities. In addition, the frequency of cleaning and landscaping of populated areas is taken into account. According to these criteria, the leaders on Russian territory are:
- Pskov region;
- Smolensk region;
- Murmansk region;
- Nizhnevartovsk region;
- cities of the Krasnodar region, especially Sochi.
Pskov took a well-deserved first place, because it is not only clean and calm, but also coniferous forests help purify the air and even make it healing. Park areas, flower beds and green spaces also make it very beautiful.
It is also necessary to mention the unfavorable places in Russia from the point of view of pollution:
- Norilsk;
- Central region;
- Asbestos;
- Chelyabinsk;
- Magnitogorsk
In most of the listed points, many industrial enterprises have been built and operate.
Medicine
In order for a person to live a full life, he must be provided with competent and timely medical care. Not only the quality, but also the duration of its life depends on this. Therefore, cities where medicine is accessible and services are provided professionally can be considered favorable for living. One must also look at the mortality rate and the average life expectancy of those who are residents of the city.
In our country, medicine is the most modern and accessible to residents:
- Moscow and the northern capital;
- Naberezhnye Chelny;
- Tyumen region.
But many other large cities also have modern centers for diagnosing and treating diseases. In addition, you need to remember about the cities of southern Russia, where many sanatoriums are concentrated and where the climate itself is therapeutic.
Standard of living
Those regions that are rich in natural resources, hydrocarbons, gas and oil, as well as those where there are many jobs with decent wages, are among the best according to the specified sampling criterion. Statistics over many years show that the highest wages are for those who live in:
- Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug;
- Moscow region;
Residents of the Ural and Central Federal Districts also receive decent wages for their work. The Republic of Tatarstan is developing rapidly.
The quality of living in the city is also indicated by cost of housing stock in him. The highest indicators on this point in Russia are in:
- Moscow;
- Northern cities;
- Krasnodar region.
At the same time, you can purchase relatively inexpensive real estate on Southern Urals, in Siberian cities and the Volga region.
Climatic conditions
Not only the ecology, but also the climate can be unfavorable for living in it. Cities with small day-to-day temperature fluctuations, as well as without pressure drops, can be considered the most suitable for living. In addition, the more sunny days there are per year, the better health people - especially the younger generation - due to the emitted ultraviolet radiation.
Taking these factors into account, the best cities according to climate criteria include:
- cities of the Krasnodar region, especially Sochi and Krasnodar;
- Sevastopol;
- Astrakhan.
There are no sudden changes in weather or frequent magnetic storms.
Workplaces
People of working age definitely need a sufficient number of jobs in the city. It is also important for ambitious young professionals to have opportunities and prospects for career growth. To assess this potential of a city, one must take into account competition for jobs, the unemployment rate and the number of people willing to move to another city in search of work.
Best employment rates in:
- Ryazan;
- Vologda;
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky;
- Vladivostok.
But if we talk about development prospects, the rating will look somewhat different. There are many cities that have not achieved such indicators as those listed, but have great potential and are developing at a rapid pace. These include:
- Kazan;
- Krasnoyarsk;
- Krasnodar.
Tourism is developing in Kazan, as well as industrial sectors, and a housing stock is being built. Krasnoyarsk is one of the largest sports, educational and economic centers in Siberia, in addition, it has received the title of the most well-maintained city in our country many times. Krasnodar is one of the most attractive cities for business development and investment.
Safety
The low level of security also makes the city unattractive for living. Only those people who feel protected and are not afraid for their loved ones can say that they live in good location. According to crime statistics, the safest settlements are:
- Ryazan;
- Voronezh;
- Saint Petersburg.
At the same time, cities such as Kemerovo, Nizhny Novgorod, Tyumen, Samara and Kurgan are known for their sad statistics on this criterion. Therefore, it is difficult to call them the most suitable for life.
Educational institutions
Young people and families with children, assessing a city by the degree of its attractiveness for living, necessarily look at its level educational institutions. Sports and entertainment facilities are also important for the proper development of the younger generation.
The following cities have the highest material equipment:
- Kazan;
- Rostov-on-Don;
- Voronezh.
Here, novice specialists will be able to prove themselves and begin to apply their knowledge in practice.
Prestige indicators
Moscow is, of course, one of the most prestigious cities in Russia. The capital is an ideal place for everyone who dreams of fully realizing their professional and creative potential. But this can also be done in other cities - primarily in the northern capital of Russia, St. Petersburg.
But it would be fair to say that the largest cities of all subjects of the state attract the best specialists, ambitious university graduates and people simply striving for a better lifestyle. This especially applies to Omsk and Surgut, where wages are very high and there are many jobs.
Planning a move
Having assessed the opportunities for life and career growth offered in certain cities, Russians often think about moving or migrating within the country. Those who are willing to spend physical and material resources for the sake of better life, and are also not afraid of emotional shock, they can try their hand at a new place.
In order to minimize the stress of changing cities, you need to follow the following recommendations.
- Prepare emotionally. First of all, you need to accept the fact that the changes will be enormous. You will have to say goodbye not only to your favorite sofa, but also to friends and relatives who remain in the same city. Having moved, you should take your time looking for work, hobbies, meeting new people - so that there is no room for melancholy. When moving with children, you need to take care of their emotional comfort.
- Collect documents. In a new city, especially when trying to get a job, you may need a work record book, letters of recommendation from your previous place of work, a medical record, a certificate of income and other documents. It is worth collecting them in advance, even before leaving your hometown.
- Start your job search. This can be done even before a person finds himself in a new place. The Internet allows you to send your resume to organizations anywhere in the world, and you should take advantage of this opportunity.
- Start searching for housing. However, it is better to purchase real estate after having already lived in a new city for some time. First of all, there is a possibility that you will not like the new rhythm of life and will want to go back. In addition, only after getting to know the city better can you understand which area is most suitable.
If you think about the move in advance, it won't be so difficult.
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Where is it better to live in Russia: rating of cities from the category “who can live well in Rus'”
Every year, ratings of the most comfortable cities for living are compiled. Many factors are taken into account when compiling ratings. These include: climatic conditions, infrastructure development, availability of educational and medical institutions, level wages and much more.
If we consider the question of where it is better to live in Russia in terms of wages, unemployment, and in general the opportunity to earn good money, we can highlight the following cities:
Moscow - the bells are ringing
No other city can compete with Moscow in terms of the number of jobs. In the capital of Russia both wages and living standards are attractive. Here you can find work for everyone: from generalists to highly specialized specialists.
Moscow has created favorable conditions for creating your own business. Even with great competition, you can always find your niche in this huge metropolis.
It’s not for nothing that people hear such concepts as “Moscow is not rubber”, “they’ve come in large numbers here” - this suggests that many people continue to move to Moscow. Some come here for higher education, and then they remain at a permanent place of residence.
In addition to Moscow itself, you can also get a good job in the Moscow region. There is also enough work here with a good salary for everyone.
The main areas of activity that allow achieving high financial results in Moscow and the Moscow region include: marketing, trade, and the latest technologies. Work in these areas is fairly well valued in monetary terms.
If you are not afraid of excessive fuss, the eternal lack of time for anything else except work and the road to it, then forward, as they say, “towards happiness”! And for help, check out the article “How to open your own business in Moscow from scratch.”
City on the Neva – St. Petersburg
Moscow’s worthy competition in terms of the number of jobs is the country’s second multimillion-dollar city, St. Petersburg. This is one of the most beautiful cities Russia, its cultural center. The very concept of “cultural center” should already make people think about actually getting work for representatives of cultural professions.
A huge number of tourists from all countries flock to St. Petersburg - again, not free, of course, but a niche for the excursion and hotel business. 
If you are tormented by the question of where is the best place to live in Russia, then, of course, St. Petersburg is perfect for work, study, and recreation. But do not forget about the rainy and gloomy climate of this city.
It is worth noting that Moscow and St. Petersburg love ambitious and purposeful people, because... Despite the enormous prospects, it is quite difficult to break into these megacities.
A storehouse of oil and gas – Tyumen
In terms of living standards, Tyumen always ranks first in the ranking. This is also evidenced by statistical data from a survey of people living there. People note the quality of education, the climate, and the work of public utilities.
Tyumen is different high percentage vacancies with a salary of over one hundred thousand rubles. The high northern coefficient also contributes.
The main activities in Tyumen are oil and gas production, woodworking industry, and battery production. That is, these are quite “expensive” areas of employment.
Oh, Kamchatka - the cities of the Kamchatka Territory
Despite the high wages, Kamchatka is not suitable for everyone. This place is suitable for those looking for privacy. The main activity in Kamchatka is the extraction of fuel and energy minerals.
For those who are considering Kamchatka as their permanent place of residence, information about business opportunities will be useful. Firstly, these are projects to introduce the latest technologies for processing fish and seafood. Secondly, this is the tourism sector. 
Yekaterinburg - are you from the Urals?
Yekaterinburg is one of the important scientific and industrial centers of Russia. A variety of industries from engineering to light industry are concentrated here. The trade sector is also well developed. So jobs are provided to everyone.
The service market is also widely developed in the metropolis, which in turn provides employment opportunities for people of completely different professions. Yekaterinburg is also a major transport hub, connecting seven railway lines.
A large number of educational institutions are concentrated in Yekaterinburg, and these are prospects for young people, who are undoubtedly wondering where it is better to live in Russia. It should also be noted that Yekaterinburg has quite attractive housing prices compared to other megacities.
Of course, these are not all cities that offer us a real opportunity to earn extra money. Statistics are an unpredictable thing, bringing first one city or another in the ranking. In terms of favorable conditions for doing business, cities such as Ufa, Belgorod, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Kaliningrad, Voronezh, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Sochi also occupied and still occupy high positions. 
It should be noted that when researching where it is better to live in Russia, it is also necessary to take into account the ranking by region. For example, in terms of average wages, the top five regions include:
- Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, where most of the oil and gas production throughout the country is concentrated;
- Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, famous for its mining industry;
- Khanty - Mansi Autonomous Okrug, which is not inferior in gas reserves to the Yamalo-Nenets;
- Nenets Autonomous Okrug, famous for its fishing and forestry industries, as well as the Vasilkovo-Naryan-Mar Gas Pipeline;
- Magadan region, whose main activity is the fishing industry and gold mining.
Of course, when deciding to move to these regions for high salaries, do not forget about other equally important factors, such as climatic conditions and assessments of the level of quality of life in general.
Once you have decided where it is better to live in Russia, the question of making money will undoubtedly arise. We recommend reading the following articles: “5 ways to become a millionaire in a big city” and also “Live in a small town? A selection of ideas for you."
So, you have found out where you can earn extra money. But work is not the most important thing in life. There is also a family, children. You also need to think about old age. Let's travel around Russia in search of a better life through the prism of family values and the environmental situation. We will look for where it is better to live for retirees in Russia, and also where to move with children.
Where is the best place for retirees to live in Russia?
When choosing a place of residence for retirees, factors such as the ability to earn money in retirement should be taken into account, of course, if desired. Also, no less important is the health factor. It is no secret that older people suffer from various types of diseases. Therefore, when searching for the best place to live for retirees in Russia, it is necessary to take into account the climate and environmental situation. 
Don’t forget about the size of the pension in a particular region, because the majority of pensioners live only on pensions. You should also take into account the communal infrastructure, the size of the food basket, i.e. all those factors that make up the expenditure part of a pensioner’s budget.
Having studied all this, one can come to the sad conclusion that it is better for a pensioner to live abroad, where the size of the pension allows not to survive, but to actually live!
But what about Russia? Where is the best place to live in Russia: rating of Russian cities comfortable for retirement.
- Irkutsk
Features: increased pension due to subsidies for pensioners living in the Far North, affordable costs of housing and communal services and a food basket.
- Tula and Bryansk regions
Features: a fairly high well-being index, which shows the amount of free Money, remaining with pensioners after basic expenses (housing and communal services, food basket and medicines).
- Sarapul, Mineral water, Taganrog Sochi, Kostroma, Pskov
Feature: environmentally friendly environment 
- Yaroslavl
Feature: one of the lowest utility fees in Russia
- Krasnodar region
Of course, everyone decides for themselves where it is better to live in Russia, based on their own criteria. For some, the main thing is material well-being, for others it is the development of agriculture, and for others a favorable climate is important.
Worth it again Special attention draw attention to the fact that pensioners are a category of people who suffer various diseases. And not only pensioners, to say the least. Therefore, when choosing a place of residence, do not neglect the fact that it is not always good for a hypertensive patient where it is good for an allergic or asthmatic person. Here great value has a climate.
Features: favorable climate, well-developed healthcare system.
Where is the best place to live in Russia with children?
When answering the question “Where is the best place to live with children in Russia,” you need to take into account factors such as the availability of educational institutions and medical care. Pay attention to the crime rate.
Also, when moving, you need to take into account climatic conditions. It is advisable, if the child is small, that the climate of the two cities - the one you live in and the one you plan to move to - is not very different. And if children have weak immunity, then give preference to coastal regions.
- Kazan
- Belgorod, Voronezh
Also one of the largest scientific and educational centers, occupying top positions in the ranking.
- Rostov-on-Don
A cultural and educational center with a huge number of entertainment facilities for children and youth.
- Kaliningrad
Of course, it would take a very long time to list the best places to live in Russia. To identify the best place, ratings and surveys are conducted annually. Moreover, both large million-plus cities and small ones are compared with each other. If a city is among the top five this year, it does not mean that it will retain this position next year. It is quite difficult to find a place that would suit you in all respects: both in terms of doing business and in terms of favorable conditions for children and elderly parents. Even such a question as “where is it better to live by the sea in Russia” is worth thinking about. Of course, no one argues about a favorable climate, but is it possible to find a good job everywhere?
How many people, so many opinions. And when accepting this important decision Like moving to another city, you need to consider both your goals and expectations from the move, and the composition of your family. It is always easier for one person to take off, it is easier to endure, for example, an unfavorable climate in the name of receiving a high salary.
Many consider Kaliningrad the best both in terms of quality of life and, most importantly, for doing business. Moreover, it is the most European city. Therefore, when considering the best options to live with children in Russia, do not ignore this city.
Where is it better to live by the sea in Russia?
Many Russian residents who want to change their place of residence opt for cities in central or southern Russia. This is especially true for residents of northern cities who lack the sea and sun. And experts recommend moving to the sea for children who constantly suffer from colds. For retirees, again, the southern climate is most favorable.
So, where is it better to live by the sea in Russia, so that, as they say, “the wolves are fed and the sheep are safe”? Let's stop at a couple of towns. 
To conclude our search for a better life in Russia, we should mention the four cities where the most happy people. Maybe this criterion will be decisive in your choice. So, the four included Grozny, Tyumen, Kazan, Surgut. And in general, if you analyze the entire article, you can find the intersection of many cities in lists of different importance. The same Krasnodar or Sochi have appeared almost everywhere: they are favorable both for doing business and for living in retirement. Everything has already been said about moving with children to these southern seaside towns.
Let us note that there is no smell of Moscow and St. Petersburg here. But you can pay closer attention to Tyumen and Kazan. Tyumen was noted in the TOP of the “richest” cities in Russia, where there is real opportunity earn money. And we saw Kazan on the list of favorable places to move with children.
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Where to move to live: what criteria are taken into account when moving
There are more than 1000 large, medium and small settlements in Russia, and each of them is individual. However, when planning a move, the first thing you need to decide is the city where to move for permanent residence. It is worth choosing, taking into account some criteria.
- Salary level;
- availability of a good school/kindergarten;
- infrastructure development;
- quantity and level of entertainment;
- climatic conditions;
- cleanliness of the environment.
The priority criterion is determined by the reason for the move: someone feels cramped in a provincial town and wants to conquer the capital or another city with a million people, while someone, on the contrary, is suffocating in the concrete jungle and wants to feel close to nature, then work with moving to another city is a completely justified decision.
The best Russian cities to live in: ranking
Moscow and St. Petersburg
Rating of the best cities in Russia The main cities of the country begin. The Golden Domed and Northern capitals of Russia, the largest cities in the country, are ready to welcome guests from different regions. In Moscow you are unlikely to be bored, because there is always something to do: career, business, shopping, entertainment for every taste and budget. But you will have to pay for all these “sweets” by wasting your nerves in traffic jams and large financial expenses for life and housing. If you want to find a good job, build a career in a big city, but don’t want constant turmoil, you should give preference to St. Petersburg. True, the northern location of the city makes itself felt, and many days a year you won’t be able to enjoy the warmth.
Kazan
Currently, 1.3 million people live in the Tatar capital. The city is growing at a rapid pace, offers developed infrastructure and all conditions for business development. Good roads and rapid construction of new residential facilities will allow you to catch on comfortable life in this city. The number of universities and research centers makes the city attractive for students and families with growing children.
Tyumen
This city was recognized as the best city in Russia to live in 2016. The population is about 700,000 people, a significant part of local residents and migrants are involved in the oil and gas industry. In Tyumen, the infrastructure is well used and there is a high average level salaries (second place after Moscow), so if you want to build a career and give your children a good education, you can move here.
Kamchatka Krai
This is one of the most remote places in Russia, however, in terms of average monthly salaries, it is in no way inferior to many regions, but on the contrary, surpasses them. Currently, the region is being developed at a rapid pace, and a lot of effort is being made to develop infrastructure. If you love convenience and at the same time want to enjoy a relaxed life, the Kamchatka Territory is for you.
Ekaterinburg
Another developing city with a population of one million, located in the Urals. Industry and the service sector are actively developing here, so no one will have problems with employment. Compared to other similar cities, housing prices in Yekaterinburg are quite attractive, so in this regard it is the best city to live in Russia. A favorable climate makes you aware of the proximity of the mountains and promotes good health.
Krasnodar
There is everything for a comfortable and happy life– favorable climate, developed healthcare sector, high rates of residential real estate development, which makes the standard of living in the city high. So far, things are not going well with education in Krasnodar. in the best possible way(there are not enough prestigious educational institutions here), but if you want to live here for a couple of years and are sure that you won’t need to go to university, Krasnodar is a great city.
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk was included in the ranking of the best cities in Russia 2016. This is the most educated city among all Russian settlements, since Novosibirsk is full of diverse universities with numerous educational programs. There are no problems with employment, since the average salary level is high, and industry, trade and services are developing at a rapid pace.
Smolensk
This is the regional center of the Smolensk region, located next to Belarus. In terms of living standards, the city is not inferior to many other regional centers of the country, and in terms of prices it is more preferable. There are low prices for housing and food here. In addition, there is always the opportunity to go to neighboring Belarus and buy branded knitwear, food and other goods at attractive prices.
Sochi
If you are seriously thinking about moving to the sea, then Sochi is the first city that is worth considering. In connection with the 2014 Olympics, the city has noticeably transformed and turned into a real metropolis: many modern buildings, business centers and, accordingly, jobs have appeared here. Despite the hot southern temperament, the locals are good-natured and caring, and treat visitors well. And being nearby the sea and mountains makes the ecological situation magical. If you want less noise and more nature, you can consider other cities to move to in the Krasnodar Territory - Gelendzhik, Anapa, Mineralnye Vody, Goryachiy Klyuch, Azov, Temryuk.
Cities of the Crimean Peninsula
If you have decided to move to live by the sea, then you should pay special attention to Crimea. Since Soviet times, this republic has been famous for its healing climate, fertility and wealth of fertile resources. If you want to combine life in a big city and at the same time receive simple pleasures that residents of, for example, Moscow or St. Petersburg are deprived of, then you should include this place in the top lines of your list of cities.
Pskov
Connoisseurs of a calm and measured life and at the same time favorable ecology will appreciate this small corner with a population of 210,000 people. Pskov is the most environmentally friendly regional center in the whole country, this is the best city in Russia 2016 in terms of ecology, literally drowning in greenery. The city is surrounded by mighty green forests. It has a fairly developed infrastructure, but such tranquility may confuse former residents of megacities.
As they say, as many cities as there are so many opinions. If time permits, you can travel around the best towns, live in them for several days and determine which city in Russia is better to live in. Let's consider the most optimal choice of cities, depending on the situation.
Cities with the highest wages
- Moscow
- Saint Petersburg
- Tyumen
- Ekaterinburg
- Novosibirsk
- Kazan.
Cities with the cleanest ecology
- Crimean cities
- Pskov
- Cities of Kamchatka Territory
- Ekaterinburg.
Cities with favorable climatic conditions
- Krasnodar
- Cities of the Crimean Peninsula.
Cities with low prices
- Smolensk
- Ekaterinburg
- Kamchatka Krai.
Which city in Russia is better to live with children?
- Kazan
- Tyumen
- Krasnodar
- Novosibirsk
- Anapa
- Crimea.
Only by traveling to the places you have chosen and appreciating them in practice, feeling the atmosphere, can you make right choice, where better to move. Don't be afraid of change, it's always for the better!
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The best city to live in Russia
In the vast expanses of the Russian Federation there are many different cities. In some of them, Russians are provided Better conditions labor, in others the infrastructure is developing promisingly, thirdly, it is very comfortable for retired citizens of the Russian Federation to live. To figure out which Russian city is best to live in, many ratings have been compiled. Below we propose to consider some of them.
The standard of living of the population is a combination of several factors. First of all, these are, of course, the level of wages, the level of provision of educational and medical services, clean ecology, safety of living and developed infrastructure. The highest standard of living is found in big cities, where material support allows Russians to live with dignity. The list of the best cities in Russia according to this criterion includes such settlements as Kazan, Moscow, Krasnodar, Tyumen and St. Petersburg.
The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan is a good place to live for those who want to open their own business or continue running an already started business. This city is developing at a rapid pace and provides a high standard of living for 1.2 million citizens. Kazan also pleases its residents and guests with excellent roads, developed infrastructure, a variety of universities and scientific institutions, as well as many other attractive features.
More than 12 million people live in the capital of the Russian Federation, and this figure is the highest in the country. For those who live in this city, the highest average salary in Russia, high-quality highways, advanced housing and communal services, the most best schools and higher educational institutions, cultural and historical institutes and much more.
However, there are several nuances that prevent Moscow from being the city with the highest standard of living in Russia. For example, the unsatisfactory state of the environment, the high cost of purchasing and renting living space and frequent traffic jams.
Krasnodar
More than 800 thousand residents live in Krasnodar, each of them can enjoy the warm climate and modern infrastructure, as well as get decent medical services. But low-quality roads and a small number of decent universities do not allow Krasnodar to be the best city in terms of living standards.
The city of Tyumen is one of the largest settlements in Siberia and accommodates almost 700 thousand inhabitants. About 10% of the working population of this corner of Russia is involved in the oil and gas industry.
The advantages of Tyumen are rightfully considered to be roads of decent quality, a developed housing and communal services system, a high level of educational services and fairly high average salaries.
Saint Petersburg
More than 5 million people live in the cultural capital of Russia, and this figure ranks second after Moscow. The advantages of St. Petersburg are quite significant for moving to a permanent place of residence: beautiful architecture and nature, a variety of museums and cultural and historical attractions, a large concentration of prestigious higher educational institutions and scientific institutes, high-quality housing and communal services and modern system healthcare.
Russian cities with the best job prospects
For those for whom the opportunity to find a well-paid job with decent working conditions is of fundamental importance, you should pay attention to cities such as Ryazan, Vologda, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Vladivostok. This rating was compiled using a detailed analysis of several important indicators. First of all, the level of competition in the local labor market was determined, an indicator of this is the total number of applicants for each job. In addition, the index of unemployed citizens of working age and those who seek to leave the city in order to find a job was taken into account. Based on these calculations, the most attractive Russian cities for migrants looking for decent work were identified.
The most promising cities of the Russian Federation
Every migrant who plans to move permanently to a new city strives to choose a city with a sustainable infrastructure and great development potential. Those. the city that has a promising future. There are 4 Russian cities with the greatest development potential: Kazan, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar and Novosibirsk.
This promising city on the banks of the Volga is one of the largest tourist centers in the Russian Federation, thanks to which thousands of tourists visit it every year. The right to be considered a city with a future further development Kazan has earned it due to the development of large chemical and aviation enterprises, as well as due to the high volumes of new housing construction.
Krasnoyarsk
This region is considered largest center economy, education and sports throughout the central and eastern districts of Siberia. An important note is that this city has several times won the title of “The Most Comfortable City in Russia.” The leading sectors of the economy here are: mechanical engineering and, of course, non-ferrous metallurgy. The listed advantages bring more and more migrants to Krasnoyarsk every year.
Krasnodar
Huge economic potential in last years accompanies Krasnodar. This city in the south of Russia has repeatedly been at the top of the ranking of the most developed cities for doing business in the Russian Federation. In addition, there is rapid industrial development here, thanks to which domestic and foreign businessmen are investing in this region. More than 30% of the working age population is employed in a variety of enterprises, in particular in machine-building plants.
Novosibirsk
The main indicator of the prospects of this city is that it is the largest logistics center in all of Siberia. Also, the Trans-Siberian Railway passes through this region. Over the past decade, science, medium and small businesses, the transport system, the service sector and logistics have been actively developing in Novosibirsk. These advantages provide Novosibirsk with an annual increase in the number of residents, thanks to migrants from other cities of the Russian Federation and neighboring CIS countries.
Top Russian cities by salary
If you need to move to another city in order to get a big salary, you should pay attention to the following cities: Moscow, Tyumen, St. Petersburg, Kamchatka Territory, Yekaterinburg.
The capital has the largest number of enterprises, organizations and entertainment establishments, which provides the largest number of jobs throughout Russia. If desired, anyone can find a job, both a certified highly qualified specialist in any field, and a worker without work experience or without education.
The average salary in this city is the highest in the entire Russian Federation and is 56,000 rubles per month, which is almost 2 times more than the average salary throughout the country. Those wishing to find a job in Moscow will have to face tough competition, but finding a job, building a career and even starting your own business here is quite possible.
Kamchatka
In the cities of the Kamchatka Territory, the monthly salary is slightly lower than in Moscow, and amounts to 51 thousand rubles. This is the most remote region of the Russian Federation in this moment is developing at a rapid pace and offers a wide range of vacancies for specialists of different profiles. Nevertheless, not every visitor will like the capricious climatic conditions, but this is where you can take a break from the noise of big cities, start a calm, measured life, and also get decent wages for a full life.
It is also worth remembering that despite the decent level of wages, prices in Kamchatka are quite high.
In this corner western Siberia The monthly salary is also quite high - 42,000 rubles, which corresponds to the “northern coefficient”, which in the Tyumen region is 1.5. It is also important that highly qualified specialists can earn a lot at local enterprises, because here is the highest percentage of vacancies in the Russian Federation with a salary of 100,000 rubles or more. Decent wages also please local education and medical workers.
Saint Petersburg
The average salary in the Northern capital of Russia is 39 thousand rubles per month, which is a fairly high figure. Not only experienced specialists with great qualifications, but also beginners who are just beginning their professional development will be able to find work in this city, as well as in Moscow.
Ekaterinburg
You can also get a relatively high salary in this million-plus city in the Urals. Local workers earn an average of 28 thousand rubles per month. Most of the working population is employed in industry and the service sector, but specialists in other fields will also find their calling here.
An advantage of Yekaterinburg for those who are planning to move here for permanent residence is the low cost of purchasing and renting housing when compared with other cities with a population of over a million.
The best cities in Russia for retirees
If the inherent desire of youth to live in a noisy metropolis has already exhausted itself, and you want a quiet, measured life, then you should pay attention to cities such as Tula, Yaroslavl, Vladimir and Kostroma. In these cozy corners of Russia there is a developed infrastructure and all the benefits of a full life are present, but there are no noisy highways and large crowds of people. So these cities will be the best option for older people.
The safest and most crime-prone cities in Russia
In addition to the size of wages, standard of living and other positive factors, before moving for permanent residence, you should pay attention to other important criteria, for example, the crime rate. After all, even with a high salary and in excellent economic conditions, you will not want to live in a city where it is unsafe.
More often than not, safety becomes the prevailing factor for migrants, although people sometimes forget about this fundamental condition for a fulfilling life. To determine the safest cities in Russia, a simple statistical calculation of the number of crimes per 1 thousand citizens was carried out. Based on this criterion, the safest cities in the Russian Federation are:
- Ryazan (7.8);
- Ulyanovsk (11.3);
- Voronezh (11.5);
- St. Petersburg (12.0);
- Penza (12.9).
And on the reverse side are the settlements with the highest crime rates:
- Kemerovo (32.2);
- Kurgan (31.9);
- Tyumen (30.7);
- Nizhny Novgorod (27.7);
- Samara (24.3).
Where is the best place to live with children?
Before choosing a city for permanent residence, family migrants should pay attention to the presence of a clean environment, a high level of medical and educational services, as well as the presence of sports and entertainment complexes. Settlements in which all of the above factors are present are listed at a high level below:
- Kazan;
- Belgorod;
- Rostov-on-Don;
- Kaliningrad;
- Voronezh.
Cities with the most favorable ecology
Before moving, you should also think about ecological situation in a new place of permanent residence. The Federal Agency of State Statistics calculates the indicators of the most environmentally friendly cities based on a comparison of the number of environmentally harmful enterprises and the availability of compensation for damage environment and the amount of polluting emissions into the atmosphere. The cleanest cities in Russia are listed below:
- Sarapul (Republic of Udmurtia);
- Chapaevsk (Samara region);
- Essentuki and Mineralnye Vody (Stavropol Territory);
- Derbent and Kaspiysk (Republic of Dagestan);
- Nazran (Republic of Ingushetia);
- Novoshakhtinsk (Rostov region).
The most prestigious settlements of the Russian Federation
As it would be logical to assume, the most prestigious city in the vast expanses of Russia is the capital Moscow. Many residents of the Russian Federation strive to get to this city to fulfill their dreams and unlock their potential. However, there are other settlements that are currently developing very quickly and can compete with the capital in terms of prestige:
- Saint Petersburg;
- Tyumen;
- Kazan;
- Krasnodar;
- Novosibirsk
Choosing a city for permanent residence should not only be based on various ratings and tops. After all, everywhere has its advantages and disadvantages. It is very important to have your own idea about which city is better to live in and how you can achieve the maximum comfortable stay, because some factors are fundamental for some, while for others the same factors are secondary and insignificant.
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The reputable analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a rating best cities in the world to live for 2017. The company's experts assessed them on 30 parameters - crime, education, military conflicts, healthcare, infrastructure, education, ecology, diversity of cultural life...
According to tradition, we will start from the last, 10th place. So…
10th place. Hamburg, Germany, 95 points
It is the second largest city in Germany (after Berlin), the seventh largest in European Union and the most populous non-capital city in the European Union. It is the largest port in Germany, the second largest in Europe, and ranks ninth in the world.
The remains of the first buildings on the territory of modern Hamburg are dated by archaeologists to the 5th-6th centuries AD and belong to the era of the Great Migration.
The city has retained certain features of medieval buildings. Hamburg is home to 60 museums and 17 universities.
Central Town Hall:
Hamburg also ranks first among European cities in terms of the number of bridges (according to various sources, from 2300 to more than 2500). The city has more bridges than Venice (400), Amsterdam (1200) and London combined.
9th place. Helsinki, Finland, 95.6 points
It is the capital and largest city of Finland, the administrative center of the province of Uusimaa. Located in the south of the country, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea.
The city was founded on June 12, 1550 by the Swedish king Gustav Vasa. The city's elevation changes are significant and rocks are a common part of the landscape. There are waterfalls on the rivers within the city.
Helsinki is home to 8 universities and 6 technology parks. Bicycle lovers are also welcome here - the total length of bike paths in Helsinki is more than 1000 km. By the way, the Helsinki tram system is one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world.
8th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points
It is New Zealand's largest city with a population of approximately 1.3 million people, accounting for a quarter of the country's total population. The city is located within the Auckland Volcanic Region. Within its boundaries are the craters of 49 extinct monogenic volcanoes.
Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but with its picturesque beauty Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time. Although, some say that it is good, safe, clean, but boring.
One of the attractions is the Sky Tower with a height of 328 meters - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere:
Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower (clickable 2500 x 651 px):
7th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points
It is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia with a population of approximately 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It was founded on June 12, 1829 by Captain James Stirling shortly after the formation of the port settlement.
The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest open deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing area, the Kimberley, which is the main competitor of the South African and Yakut diamond deposits.
Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic feature of the Perth cityscape:
Perth is called "The Pearl of Australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian area in the center of Perth, and beautiful views of the river make Perth attractive to tourists.
One of the attractions is:
6th place. Adelaide, Australia, 96.6 points
The capital and the most Big city state of South Australia, the country's fifth largest city with a population of more than 1.1 million people is the city of Adelaide. It is named after the queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.
The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is multi-storey, with several modern skyscrapers, and is small, while the rest of the city is one or two storey in nature. Perfect cleanliness, neatness and impeccable finishing of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide.
King William Street is the widest street in the city:
Tourists are attracted here to Adelaide by Australia's third largest Kangaroo Island, a wildlife sanctuary with a colony of sea lions and an excellent coastline for fishing.
5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points
In the foothills and prairies region, approximately 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies watershed.
The city is one of the sunniest in Canada - the sun shines there on average 2,400 hours a year.
Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its topography is quite hilly. The elevation of downtown Calgary is approximately 1048 m above sea level.
Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations one of the cleanest in the world. For example, driving just 200 kilometers from the city you find yourself on the glacial Moraine Lake in national park Banff:
Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - the Calgary Tower, 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, even with very strong gusts it maintains its stability:
Downtown Calgary, 2010 (clickable 2000 x 561 px):
4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points
And the administrative center of the province of Ontario. The city received its current name in 1834.
Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants.
"CN tower" - world's tallest TV tower, built back in 1976. Its height with the spire is 553 meters, and at an altitude of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck.
It is difficult to find a point here where the TV tower is not visible:
The main attraction of the Toronto area is. It is located between lakes Ontario and Erie on the US border, 140 km from Toronto:
3rd place. Vancouver, Canada, 97.3 points
Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, on the shores of a picturesque bay, at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordillera.
It is Canada's 3rd largest city with a population of 2,433,000 and largest locality province of British Columbia.
And the climate here is good, because it is part of a unique ecosystem - temperate tropical forest, so summers here are mild and not hot, and in winter it rarely snows.
One of the most picturesque cities in the country is surrounded by dense pine forests, snow-capped mountains and fjords. Clickable:
Stanley Park is a city park located in Vancouver. largest city Canadian province of British Columbia. The park is an evergreen oasis on the border with the business center of the city. By the way, it is 10% larger than the area.
By the way, the nearest mountain is just 20 minutes from the city:
2nd place. Vienna, Austria, 97.4 points
Vienna - capital of Austria, located in the eastern part of the country. The population of Vienna including its suburbs is about 2.3 million.
This is one of the most charming cities in Europe, located on the banks of the Danube.
A world-famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.
There are luxurious palaces, majestic squares, picturesque streets and numerous public gardens. One of the most recognizable buildings in the city is the Town Hall:
The Hofburg is the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. Currently, it is the official residence of the President of Austria. In total there are 2,600 halls and rooms:
Located not far from the capital Vienna Woods- a mountain range in Austria. This is a wonderful natural recreation area - an entire forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs:
1 place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points
Meet the top city among the 10 best cities in the world to live according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Melbourne is Australia's second largest city with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers of Australia. It is also often called the sports and cultural capital of the country.
Melbourne is rightfully considered the most picturesque city in Australia. There is exquisite Victorian architecture and wonderful nature here.
Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a stroll along Swanston Street. It is the main street of the city.
Anyone who wants to see the whole of Melbourne at once should go up to the observation deck of the Rialto Tower. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters. View from the Rialto Tower (clickable, 2000 x 548 px):
80th place. Moscow
131st place. Kyiv
Kyiv rounds out the top ten worst cities in the world to live in. The reason for this was the Maidan and its consequences. Or maybe the environment has deteriorated so much from burning tires? According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the worst situation here is with such indicators as “Stability and “Infrastructure”.
