The City With the Best Quality of Life Is in the South of France



When we look for a place to live, quality of life is a basic requirement. So, if you are thinking about moving suitcases and luggage, we inform you that the destination to choose is in the south of France.


Surrounded by mountains, most of the time with 'the edges' painted white, is a peaceful town, which recently won the title of the city with the highest quality of life.


We refer to Grenoble, a city that is considered the capital of the Alps, and which obtained the maximum score in the 'Global Cities Index for 2024'.


This study analyzes the best cities based on indicators such as life expectancy, income per person, income equality, recreational and cultural sites, internet speed and housing costs.


Grenoble, in France, leads the Top 10 of the best cities in the world, followed by the city of Canberra, in Australia, and Bern, in Switzerland.


Here is the complete list:


  1. Grenoble, France
  2. Canberra, Australia
  3. Bern, Switzerland
  4. Bergen, Norway
  5. Basel, Switzerland
  6. Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  7. Reykjavik, Iceland
  8. Zurich, Switzerland
  9. Ghent, Belgium
  10. Nantes, France