Looking for the best cities to live in the world? You’re not alone: In the wake of the U.S. presidential election, droves of Americans are thinking of moving abroad.
So the timing couldn’t be better for InterNations’ annual Expat City Ranking, a report on the best places to live in the world. InterNations is the largest global community for people who live and work abroad. This year, the winner is Valencia, Spain, which reclaimed its spot as the number one city in the newly released 2024 list.
And Spain dominates the list, taking all three top spots—and with five in the top 25. On the 2023 list , Valencia came in third and Malaga, Spain won. This year’s report is based on data from over 12,500 expats living in 53 cities across 35 countries.
The report evaluates cities on five key indices: quality of life, ease of settling in, personal finance and more. The ranking provides invaluable insight into life abroad, from cost of living to job satisfaction to how easy it is to make friends in a new city. Here's what you need to know about the top cities to live in 2024, according to expats.
Best Cities To Live In The World: The Winner After a brief dip to third place in 2023, Valencia—which was named the best city to live in the world in 2022 —has reclaimed the top spot in the 2024 list. Valencia, which is known for its gorgeous beaches, rich culture and affordable lifestyle, earned high marks in the quality of life index, ranking first overall. Expats raved about the c.
