Where you are assured of the best quality of life in the world
According to the latest Quality-of-Life Index released by Numbeo, European cities continue to lead the way in livability, with The Hague (Den Haag) in the Netherlands emerging as the city with the best quality of life in 2025, scoring an impressive 229.0 points.
The ranking highlights the top 10 cities worldwide that offer exceptional living conditions based on factors such as healthcare, safety, infrastructure, environment, and cost of living. Following The Hague is another Dutch city, Groningen, with a score of 225.9, reaffirming the Netherlands' reputation for balanced urban living.
Luxembourg City secured third place with 219.9 points, followed closely by Eindhoven (218.3) and Basel in Switzerland (217.0). Other Swiss cities, including Bern (213.6) and Lausanne (206.1), also made the list, further underlining Switzerland’s strong presence in the quality-of-life domain.
The Netherlands dominated the list with five cities—The Hague, Groningen, Utrecht, Eindhoven, and Rotterdam—appearing in the top 10, reflecting the country’s high standards in public services, livability, and sustainability.
Copenhagen, Denmark (204.2), was the only Scandinavian city to cut, rounding out the list at number ten.
Top 10 Cities with the Best Quality of Life in 2025:
- Den Haag (The Hague), Netherlands – 229.0
- Groningen, Netherlands – 225.9
- Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – 219.9
- Eindhoven, Netherlands – 218.3
- Basel, Switzerland – 217.0
- Bern, Switzerland – 213.6
- Utrecht, Netherlands – 213.5
- Rotterdam, Netherlands – 210.0
- Lausanne, Switzerland – 206.1
- Copenhagen, Denmark – 204.2
