In search of a better life, people often change their country of residence and even continents. Find out which cities are on the list of the best places to move to in 2024 according to the satisfaction of local residents

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The EU's annual report on the quality of life in European countries showed that about 90% of EU residents are satisfied with life in their city. At the same time, analysts noted that smaller cities have begun to be perceived by people as better options in many aspects. In particular, in terms of health, safety, housing affordability, and public administration. In addition, such cities are the best option for the elderly, families with children, and migrants. 

Which cities are in the top 10 and which, on the contrary, are not recommended for moving in 2024 - we will tell you further in the article with reference to SchengenVisaInfo.

Rating of the best cities to live in

The Swiss city of Zurich took the honorable first place. Thus, based on the satisfaction of local residents with their lives, this city was recognized not only as the most expensive in the world, but also as the best city to move to in 2024. Here, 97% of surveyed residents are fully satisfied with the city.

The second and third places were shared by Copenhagen (Denmark) and Groningen (the Netherlands) with 96% of satisfied residents each.

The rest of the leaderboard looks like this:

– Gdańsk (Poland) - 95%.

– Leipzig (Germany) - 95%

– Stockholm (Sweden) - 95%.

– Geneva (Switzerland) - 95% - 95

– Rostock (Germany) - 94%

– Cluj-Napoca (Romania) - 94%.

– Braga (Portugal) - 94%.

At the same time, Groningen, Braga and Gdansk are among the top ten cities that are considered the best for immigrants to move and live in. The list also includes Cardiff, Glasgow and Tyneside (UK), Lisbon (Portugal), Barcelona (Spain), Hamburg (Germany) and Helsinki (Finland).

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Where should you not move to in 2024?

The lowest level of satisfaction with life in one's city was recorded in Palermo, Rome and Naples (Italy), Athens (Greece), Istanbul (Turkey), Tirana (Albania), Belgrade (Serbia), Skopje (North Macedonia), Miskolc (Hungary) and Podgorica (Montenegro).

Remember that to ensure a safe stay abroad, you should take care of reliable health insurance in advance, which will not only help you maintain your health but also protect you from unforeseen expenses. You can apply for an insurance policy that covers emergency medical care in case of illnesses and accidents, as well as inpatient and outpatient care around the world on the Visit Ukraine website. In addition, on our portal, you can immediately apply for car insurance - the Green Card, which is mandatory in 50 countries, including the EU.

We remind you! Choosing the best place to retire depends primarily on your personal preferences. However, there are many opportunities to explore different cultures and countries that are suitable for this period of our lives. Read about the best countries for seniors in our previous article.

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