Vienna is not more efficient in the city: Das ist der Grund

The reason for Vienna’s decline can be attributed to the decreasing availability of rental properties suitable for international expats, it was announced on Tuesday.

In the global consultancy firm’s “Quality of Living Ranking 2024”, cities around the world have once again been assessed based on their ability to meet the daily needs of expats and their families. Factors such as political and social environment, medical and health aspects, schools and education, public services, transport and environment were taken into account.

This year, Zurich comes out on top, followed closely by Vienna and Geneva in second and third place. Copenhagen once again took fourth place. Auckland followed in fifth place.

Zurich reached the top spot, according to Mercer, thanks to its excellent public services, low crime rate, vibrant cultural scene and commitment to sustainability. “These factors, together with the goal of expanding intercontinental air connections, make Zurich an ideal location for international employees,” it was said. However, Zurich is also one of the most expensive cities in the world, due to high housing and transport costs as well as the cost of goods and services.

“Vienna lost one position in our ranking compared to last year. This can be attributed to the decreased availability of rental properties suitable for international expats,” said Markus Kurth, head of global mobility practice in Germany and in Austria at Mercer. Vienna, however, scored points in terms of the availability of Internet connections.

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