InterNations names Valencia the world’s best city to live in, followed by Málaga and Alicante
Valencia tops the list of 25 cities named among the best places to live worldwide in InterNations’ annual Expat City Ranking.
Valencia was once again named the world’s best city to live in for 2024 in the annual InterNations ranking, as reported by Forbes. The ranking draws on the views of more than 12,500 expatriates who rated 53 cities in 35 countries on factors including quality of life, ease of settling in and personal finances.
Several factors helped Valencia reach the top of the ranking:
- Quality of life: Valencia stands out for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and affordable lifestyle.
- Public transport: 96% of respondents gave the city’s affordable public transport a positive rating.
- Leisure: 95% of expatriates appreciated the city’s leisure opportunities.
- Safety: None of the respondents said they were dissatisfied with their personal safety in Valencia.
Although Valencia leads in many areas, some expatriates reported difficulties in the local job market. The city ranked 31st for career prospects.
Valencia had already been named the best city to live in in 2022. After placing third in 2023, it reclaimed the top spot in 2024.