Sydney has been named the best city in the world to live, by a survey conducted by Brand Finance. The inaugural Brand Finance City Index surveyed 15,000 people around the world about the best cities based on seven key dimensions.
Sydney is a great place to live, and it has a high quality of life. It has an excellent economy, a high standard of living, and an ideal climate. In addition, Sydney has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Australia – only 1% higher than its national average!
Canada. Located in North America and sharing the longest binational land border of the world with the USA, Canada is undoubtedly the most desirable country in the world to immigrate to. The government is known for its welcoming attitude toward immigrants.
Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world in 2021, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal, and Slovenia.
Where did Australia rank in World Happiness Report?
The United Nation's 2023 World Happiness Index has just been released, and Australia has come in at a very cheery 12th position. The index is based on survey data that asks people from the globe how satisfied they are with their lives based on a scale from one to ten.
Some of the best countries for women include Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada, and Iceland. These countries have low rates of gender-based violence, high levels of education and healthcare, and robust laws that protect women's rights.
Sweden is a great choice for research and innovation. Tuition fee for students from the EU (European Union) countries is free in Sweden. Ranked as the world leader in providing top education systems globally, Sweden has over 45 universities.
A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,959.8$ (5,782.5A$) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,119.7$ (1,635.1A$) without rent. Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 4.0% higher than in United States. Rent in Australia is, on average, 14.5% lower than in United States.
Monaco is the most expensive country to live in, with a cost of living of $3,585 per month. Other expensive countries to live in include the Cayman Islands, Switzerland, and Singapore, all of which have a cost of living of over $2,000 per month.
According to the Urban Living Index, Crows Nest is the most liveable suburb in Sydney. Other suburbs that scored highly include North Sydney, Lavender Bay, Neutral Bay, Kirribilli as well as Manly and Fairlight.
Bellevue Hill has consistently come up on top as one of Sydney's richest postcodes, landing itself in the top five for the highest income earners for the past eight consecutive years. The postcode is yet another prestigious harbourside neighbourhood that is full of sprawling estate homes and expensive cars.
