TL/DR: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its annual Global Liveability Index on Thursday, and Vienna came in at number one out of 173 cities analysed. What makes it such a great place to live? According to the report: its ‘winning combination of stability, good culture and entertainment, reliable infrastructure, and exemplary education and health services.’

• Vienna, Austria
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Melbourne, Australia
• Sydney, Australia
• Vancouver, Canada
• Zurich, Switzerland
• Calgary, Canada
• Geneva, Switzerland
• Toronto, Canada
• (=) Osaka, Japan and Auckland, New Zealand