The high quality of life in Austria is reflected by the low crime rate, the high level of social security and an attractive shopping and recreational infrastructure.
The selection of a business location is primarily based on the prevailing economic conditions. However, top performance can only be delivered if the Austrians feel at home in their working and living environment.
Austria is unmatched in terms of quality of life...
The latest study for 2019 puts Austria in the first place amongst all countries in the world in terms of its quality of life.
... and Vienna is the most livable capital city in the world
According to the most recent ranking of global cities, the "Quality of Living Survey 2019" carried out by the Mercer Group, Vienna is rated as the most livable city in the world for the 10th time in a row.
| Rank |
City | Country |
| 1 | Vienna | Austria |
| 2 | Zurich | Switzerland |
| 3 | Vancouver | Canada |
| 3 | Munich | Germany |
| 3 | Auckland | New Zeland |
| 6 | Dusseldorf | Germany |
| 7 | Frankfurt | Germany |
| 8 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 9 | Geneva | Switzerland |
| 10 | Basel | Switzerland |
Quelle: Mercer Consulting - Worldwide Quality of Living Survey 2019
The captial of Austria offers exactly those factors that managers appreciate in business cities: Austria stands for very good education & medical care, excellent cultural and leisure facilities and a strong business location "Made in Austria".
Overall, the Mercer Group assessed the quality of life in 231 cities according to 39 criteria relevant to expatriates. Economic and environmentally-oriented aspects were taken into account as well as personal security, education, health and transport options.
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