Vienna is losing its status: Zurich is the new favorite city of expats!

Vienna is losing its status: Zurich is the new favorite city of expats!

Vienna has lost its title as the most livable city for expats, and Zurich has taken the top spot in the latest Mercer ranking. The Austrian capital, which has been the undisputed number one in recent years, has now been relegated to second place. The reasons for the decline are expats' poorer assessments of the availability of rental properties, which has declined in recent years. This was announced by the renowned consulting firm Mercer in its report, which takes into account a variety of criteria such as the political environment, medical and health aspects, education and the environment.

Zurich shines on the international stage

Zurich has been praised for its excellent public services, low crime rate and vibrant cultural scene. In addition, despite its high cost of living, the city is an attractive location for international employees. This is underlined by the city's commitment to sustainability and the expansion of intercontinental flight connections. How the press reported, Geneva and Copenhagen follow in third and fourth place, while Frankfurt is the only German representative in seventh place.

The study assesses the quality of life in over 450 cities worldwide and found that the growing number of digital nomads and perceptions of quality of life combined with an affordable cost of living are critical to the future of the international workplace. Yvonne Traber, Global Mobility Leader at Mercer, expressed that the best destinations are those that combine a high quality of life with an affordable cost of living. While the ranking shows dominant European cities, Auckland and Vancouver are also in the top ten, further cementing its appeal for expats, as well krone.at highlights.