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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The best cities in the world revealed - and seven UK cities make the list... is YOUR hometown on it?
A new ranking of the world's best cities has been released and there are seven UK cities in the top 100. The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index ranks 1,000 cities based on their economy, quality of life, environment, human capital and governance. In 2025's list, New York takes the crown and is described as the 'economic capital of the United States' and 'in many ways, the world'. Second on the podium? London. The report says: 'London may fit the definition of a "Global City" more than anywhere else in the world. 'The city has established itself as a perpetually relevant locale for business, science and technology, education and the arts.' While the Big Smoke's economy helped it rise up the ranking, London 'really stands out' as the 'world's leading city for human capital', due to its 'numerous world leading universities, diverse labour force and large pool of international headquarters'. The report adds: 'London has weathered the UK's past stumbles related to Brexit and the turmoil of the Prime Minister's office quite well. Fears that Brexit would lead to a decline of the city as a global financial centre have not been realised.' Although London scores highly in the ranking, its high housing expenditure, low economic diversity and low income equality are noted as weaknesses. But London isn't the only British city to earn a place in the top 100. Edinburgh lands just outside the top 50 in 57th place. The Scottish metropolis is listed as a key example of a 'cultural capital'. Cultural capitals have a 'high quality of life' with many 'cultural sites' and a 'sizeable share of foreign-born residents'. Bristol is the second-highest performing English city and ranks at 68th place. The city picks up high scores for economy and quality of life. Leeds ranks in 83rd place and is listed as a sustainable city. Sustainable cities are considered to have 'prioritised sustainable growth' and are 'focused on the clean energy transition'. Cambridge, another city considered to be a 'cultural capital', ranks in 86th place on the list. It gets its highest scores for its economy and quality of life. Glasgow just makes the top 100, ranking at 90th on the index. It scores particularly highly for quality of life. BEST CITIES IN THE WORLD 1. New York, USA 2. London, UK 3. Paris, France 4. San Jose, USA 5. Seattle, USA 6. Melbourne, Australia 7. Sydney, Australia 8. Boston, USA 9. Tokyo, Japan 10. San Francisco, USA 11. Los Angeles, USA 12. Washington DC, USA 13. Dublin, Ireland 14. Stockholm, Sweden 15. Seoul, South Korea 16. Zurich, Switzerland 17. Oslo, Norway 18. Copenhagen, Denmark 19. Dallas, USA 20. Toronto, Canada 21. Singapore, Singapore 22. Munich, Germany 23. Brisbane, Australia 24. Chicago, USA 25. Geneva, Switzerland 26. Denver, USA 27. Amsterdam, Netherlands 28. Atlanta, USA 29. Berlin, Germany 30. Houston, USA 31. Perth, Australia 32. Luxembourg, Luxembourg 33. Philadelphia, USA 34. Brussels, Belgium 35. Minneapolis, USA 36. Vienna, Austria 37. Vancouver, Canada 38. Helsinki, Finland 39. Hamburg, Germany 40. San Diego, USA 41. Phoenix, USA 42. Basel, Switzerland 43. Montreal, Canada 44. Madrid, Spain 45. Miami, USA 46. Tel Aviv, Israel 47. Austin, USA 48. Bern, Switzerland 49. Gothernburg, Sweden 50. Portland, USA Source: Oxford Economics The last British city to rank among the global top 100 is Manchester which comes in 93rd place. Another 'sustainable city', Manchester is recognized for its high quality of life. Paris takes third place on the overall ranking and is described as one of the world's 'economic powerhouses'. San Jose, the home of 'most major technology companies' including Apple, Meta and Alphabet, takes fourth place on the list. The report states that the Californian city 'attracts some of the brightest minds around the globe'. Seattle rounds off the top five due to its status as a 'major tech sector' and its high income per person. Melbourne, Sydney, Boston, Tokyo and San Francisco also make the top 10 best cities in the world. At the other end of the scale, Sokoto in Nigeria ranks last out of 1,000 cities with Sultanpur in India and Kaduna in Nigeria also among the bottom three.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
These are the world's best cities for 2025, according to Oxford economists — see how New York fared
We're the best around, and nothing's ever going to keep us down. New York City has been named the best city in the world for 2025 by Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index. This marks the second consecutive year that the Big Apple has topped the annual list, which features more than 50 major metropolises across the globe. Naturally, ranking the 'best' city on Earth might sound a bit loaded, but Oxford Economics tried to keep things objective by evaluating 1,000 of the most populous urban jungles on a variety of metrics encompassing five broad categories: economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance. The metropolises were then given scores out of 100 based on their overall performance. 4 The Big Apple snagged the first spot with a perfect 100 score overall and in the economics sector. Tierney – With that method, Oxford Economics could glean 'a nuanced understanding of each city's strengths and weaknesses,' per the site. This year, eight of the top 10 cities maintained their spots, which Oxford Economics experts felt demonstrated these hubs' remarkable resilience against current 'trade tensions' and other threats to 'economic growth worldwide.' 4 London ranked second, due in part to its high GDP. Iryna – The Big Apple snagged the 1st spot with a perfect 100 score overall and in the economics sector. Experts attributed this to the city's large gross domestic product (GDP), enviable income per person, and its abundance of corporate headquarters. NYC didn't perform so well in the governance and environmental sectors — ranking 168th and 161st, respectively — with experts flagging its low economic diversity and high housing expenditures. Coincidentally, the Big Apple boasts the most billionaires on Earth with a staggering 123 10-figure-plus hotshots worth a collective $759 billion. 4 The Big Apple boasts the most billionaires on Earth, with a whopping 123. Luciano Mortula-LGM – London, meanwhile, retained its second-place slot in this metropolitan Olympiad with an overall score of 98.5. The UK powerhouse excelled in the human capital category, notching a perfect 100, which experts felt was due to the city's 'world-leading universities, diverse labor force, and large pool of international headquarters.' Also enviable was their economic performance — a credit to the city's high GDP. 4 Paris scored high when it came to quality of life due to its 'plethora of world-renowned cultural sites and high life expectancy,' per the Index. zigres – Rounding out the top five were Paris, France; San Jose, California; and Seattle, Washington, with Oxford gurus noting that all three meccas have top economics scores. Paris excelled in this regard 'due to the sheer size of its economy,' while 'tech hubs' San Jose and Seattle boasted 'high levels of GDP per person,' per the index. They were also generally happier, according to the survey. 'While these three cities score slightly lower than New York and London on the human capital front, they outperform the top two cities in terms of quality of life,' the authors wrote. San Jose and Seattle landed 91.5 and 88.1, respectively, in that area, compared to NYC's 83.8, while Paris nabbed a 93.2 quality-of-life rating. 'Paris benefits from its plethora of world-renowned cultural sites and high life expectancy, while residents of San Jose and Seattle have among the highest average incomes in the world.' Further, the U.S. had eight cities in the top 20, with Los Angeles, California; Washington, D.C.; and Dallas, Texas, placing 11, 12 and 19, respectively. Here are the top 10 cities: New York, US (100) London, UK (98.5) Paris, France (94.4) San Jose, California, US (94.2) Seattle, US (91.8) Melbourne, Australia (90.7) Sydney, Australia (90.6) Boston, US (90.3) Tokyo, Japan (90.3) San Francisco, US (90.3).
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
World's best cities revealed and SEVEN in the UK make the list
A NEW study has named seven UK cities as being among the best in the world. Oxford Economics has looked at lots of factors when evaluating what makes a city great for its Global Cities Index 2025, and many in the UK tick those boxes - including Cambridge and Leeds. 5 5 To evaluate cities around the world, Oxford Economics assessed factors like economics, human capital, governance, quality of life and environment. The top UK city in the study was London which came in second place out of 100 cities, losing out to New York. The publication said that London "may fit the definition of 'Global City' more than anywhere else in the world." It called London the world's leading city for human capital due to its number of leading universities and diverse workforce. The high ranking of London isn't a surprise, but there are lots of other UK cities which also made the cut which weren't so expected. The capital of Scotland made an appearance on the list at number 57. Edinburgh received an overall score of 75.4 - it's highest rating was for environment which was 93.9 out of a possible 100. The next UK city is Bristol which came in at number 68. The city in the South West of England that's built around the River Avon and is the birthplace of street artist, Banksy, received its highest score for governance. One Sun Writer took a visit to Bristol where they discovered 'top-notch' cuisine and wandered around historic pubs. Historic UK city undergoing huge multi-million revamp Leeds came in 83rd place, between Italy 's Milan at 82, and The Hague in the Netherlands, at 84. The city in Yorkshire is known for its shopping, food and drink scene as and sporting history. Also on the list was the southern city of Cambridge where tourists enjoy punting and tours around the famous colleges. Cambridge was the 86th city on the list, receiving an overall score of 72.1 with a score of 80.4 out of 100 for quality of life for the locals. One Sun Writer, who is also a Cambridge local, has described the city as the "perfect place to live" and has given her tips on when to visit and what to do. 5 5 Glasgow came in 90th place between Richmond in the United States and Eindhoven in the Netherlands. And the final UK city on the top 100 list was Manchester which came in at number 93 above the likes of Tampa and Dusseldorf. One Sun Travel writer lives in Manchester and believes it's one of the best cities praising the music, restaurant scene, sports and nightlife. There's lots more to the city than meets the eye from little-known neighbourhoods to new food spots. Here are Time Out's best cities in the world for 2025. Plus, . 5
Time Out
4 days ago
- Time Out
Revealed: the most (and least) expensive cities to study abroad in
Becoming a student is just about as exhilarating as it is nerve-wracking, but one of the coolest opportunities you could be offered is the chance to study abroad – head overseas for a year to an international university, immerse yourself in a new culture and expand your life skills as well as your academic knowledge. But, it can be expensive, depending on where you opt to go. That's why this new report from Remitly is so handy. The money transfer platform has conducted analysis into tuition fees, the price of a visa, how much rent is and the cost of living, and now, we've got a comprehensive ranking of the world's spenniest and cheapest cities to study abroad. So, which city topped the list as the most expensive? That would be New York (no surprises there). The Big Apple scored a perfect 100 on the education expenses index, all supplemented by eye-watering rent costs (an average one-bed apartment will set you back $5,101.73 per month), high tuition fees (around $30,748 per year) and steep daily living costs of $35.22. Not to mention it's also recently topped the Global Cities Index, as well as lists of the planet's priciest and wealthiest hubs. Way down at the other end of the scale is Cairo, the Egyptian capital, which scored a mere 8.03 on the education expenses index. Here, you'll pay nothing for your visa, will fork out a little over $2,000 in tuition fees and not even spend $10 a day on living costs. Talk about contrast, eh? These are the most expensive cities to study abroad New York, USA Singapore San Francisco, USA Boston, USA Pasadena, USA These are the least expensive cities to study abroad Cairo, Egypt Zhenjiang, China Buenos Aires, Argentina Wollongong, Australia Winnipeg, Canada Did you see that these are the world's best cities for green space and access to nature, according to locals? Plus: .
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Seoul placed 15th in Global Cities Index
City earns high points for human capital but fails to show strength in environmental factors Seoul placed 15th among 1,000 cities worldwide and second among Asian countries, in the Global Cities Index compiled by Oxford Economics on Wednesday. The Global Cities Index, launched in 2024 to indicate the strengths and weaknesses of 1,000 urban economies around the world, compiles its report based on five evaluation criteria — economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance. According to the index, Seoul's overall ranking this year rose by 24 spots compared to its ranking in 2024, where the city was placed 41st at the time. Specifically, Seoul's economy, including its GDP and employment rates, was ranked 18th. Though the companies based in the capital city were judged to have a strong industrial base, the index determined that there were still structural constraints remaining, such as its economic slowdown and aging population rates. In terms of its human capital, Seoul ranked fifth, due to the excellent performance of the higher education institutions based in the city as well as its presence of major conglomerates. However, Seoul received significantly low scores for the quality of life, environment and governance sectors, being placed 129th, 514th and 147th, respectively. For the quality of life category, the high living costs as well as housing shortages were cited as major issues behind the low ranking. The recent political uncertainty, including the martial law debacle in early December 2024 and the impeachment of the president in April 2025, were cited as a negative factors behind the ranking for governance. Seoul saw particularly low rankings for the environment category, due to issues concerning poor air quality as well as abnormal temperatures and weather patterns exacerbated by climate change. 'Since its transition to a democracy in the late 20th century, South Korea has had a politically stable history,' wrote Oxford Economics in its Global Cities Index report. 'However, South Korea currently faces political turmoil following the martial law declaration and impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. How the political crisis is resolved from here, will determine the city's future ranking in governance — which may have a ripple effect on other areas.' Among other Asian cities, Tokyo ranked ninth overall, being the highest among other Asian cities. The top three cities, as indicated by the index, included New York, London and Paris.
