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London has left behind Paris and New York to claim the title of best city in the world for quality of life, according to a new study.
The study, published last week by consultancy firm PwC was conducted in 2015 after surveying a group of 5,200 people from 16 countries, consisting of an equal number of business decision makers, informed elites, and other general population adults over 18 years of age. The purpose of the study was to find out what and how they think about 30 global cities, the same group researched in PwC’s Cities of Opportunity as well..
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According to the report, London registers as a dynamic city, scoring well across the board in 29 of 36 image attributes. Its top attributes include having a well-developed infrastructure, being connected to the rest of the world, and having a well-developed legal framework.
Runner up Paris was lauded for cultural influence, including attractions and cultural trendsetting, and was in the top-three-ranked cities in terms of entertainment and cuisine.
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New York, which came third, was described as the 'leader' for its economic influence and ability to provide easy access to capital.
The study also created another list based on quantifiable information.
London was on the top of this list too.
Here’s a complete list of the world’s 30 best perceived cities:
1. London
2. Paris
3. New York
4. Amsterdam
5. Sydney
6. Berlin
7. Tokyo
8. Toronto
9. Stockholm
10. Los Angeles
11. San Francisco
12. Dubai
13. Milan
14. Madrid
15. Chicago
16. Hong Kong
17. Singapore
18. Beijing
19. Seoul
20. Rio
21. Shanghai
22. Moscow
23. Johannesburg
24. Kuala Lumpur
25. Mexico City
26. São Paulo
27. Mumbai
28. Jakarta
29. Bogotá
30. Lagos
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