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6. Helsinki
The fastest flying times from Europe to Asia’s hubs make Helsinki more than Nokia-town.
1. Munich
Munich is Monocle’s most liveable city in the world. Its winning combination of investment in infrastructure, high-quality housing, low crime, liberal politics and strong media make it a city to inspire others.
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.
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.
7. Sydney
The city has some environmental issues and an antiquated transport system. But then there’s the beach…
8. Stockholm
An eye for detail, good street style and strong public services make this a pleasant place to build a nest.
4. Tokyo
Integrated transport, breathtaking technology, great service and the best bars make this our top big city.
10. Madrid
Red tape and poor infrastructure are counterbalanced by cultural vibrancy and a 24-hour lifestyle.
Race to the Finnish
What do you need to run a great ambulance service? In our series looking at the brands that make our lives work, we visited the City of Helsinki Rescue Department to find out.
