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10. Madrid
Red tape and poor infrastructure are counterbalanced by cultural vibrancy and a 24-hour lifestyle.
4. Tokyo
Integrated transport, breathtaking technology, great service and the best bars make this our top big city.
8. Stockholm
An eye for detail, good street style and strong public services make this a pleasant place to build a nest.
7. Sydney
The city has some environmental issues and an antiquated transport system. But then there’s the beach…
Could do better
Though they missed the top 10, the cities ranked 11-20 in Monocle's Quality of Life chart are still great places to live. We explore what makes them stand out.
2. Copenhagen
There’s no shame coming second, particularly when your new metro is expanding, your airport is a joy, you can bike safely through the city and you have so many stunning residents.
9. Honolulu
The city has the luxury of sitting on Asia’s doorstep. This is great news but it needs to put it to use.
5. Vienna
Vienna is back at the heart of Europe – its well-connected airline helped put it in fifth place.
3. Zürich
In Zürich, small and perfectly formed has turned out to be both a blessing and a curse.
6. Helsinki
The fastest flying times from Europe to Asia’s hubs make Helsinki more than Nokia-town.
