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The world’s most liveable cities in 2024
Our sister company has rated the best, and worst, cities in which to live
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HOW DO YOU measure liveability? EIU, our sister company, came up with a formula to help companies calculate hardship allowances when relocating their staff. The annual survey rates 173 cities across five categories: stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Our map and charts below show how the cities compare this year.
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