Quality of Life
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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.
Good hood
What makes a perfect urban village? We've studied our favourite neighbourhoods – from Copenhagen to Tokyo – to create a blueprint for an ideal precinct that is contained but well-connected, cosy yet cosmopolitan.
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.
Europe
France's blogging love affair, plus a green oasis in Spain and our Q&A with the Mayor of Berlin.
Urban manifesto
What makes a city liveable? Monocle looks beyond recycling bins and congestion charges to consider tolerance, punctual transit, sunshine and the ability to get a drink in the wee hours.
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.
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.
50 things to improve your life
In search of a new architect, a perfect flat white or a vehicle to whisk you to Berlin? Monocle’s editors have come up with our first annual list of guaranteed life improvements.
