One of the most difficult financial decisions one has to make in life is to decide the place where they would choose to stay. The location one chooses is influenced by a host of pros and cons. The cost of living, the availability of economic opportunities, the quality of life, education facilities, among others are some of the many deciding factors.

Mercer, the global human resources consulting firm, has released its 18th annual Quality of Living Survey, listing 2016 city rankings of best places to live in.

Mercer evaluated local living conditions in more than 440 cities surveyed worldwide according to 39 factors, grouped in 10 categories such as political and social environment, economic environment, socio-cultural environment, medical and health considerations, schools and education, public services and transportation, recreation, consumer goods, housing, and natural environment.

As per the Mercer ranking, Hyderabad has been ranked as the best city in India to stay in with a ranking of 139 out of 230 cities in the world. Pune has been selected as the second best Indian city with a rank of 144. Other Indian cities that found a place in the list are: Bangalore (145), Chennai (150), Mumbai (152), Kolkata (160), and New Delhi (161).

From all around the world, Vienna continues its reign in the top spot for overall quality of living, followed by Zurich (2), Auckland (3), Munich (4). Vancouver at the 5th position is North America’ s highest ranking city, while Singapore is the highest ranking Asian city, holding 26th place.

Out of 440 cities assessed by the Mercer, no Indian city was able to make it to top 100.
(Indian Express)

• Source: Yahoo India
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