32 most attractive and affordable cities in the world

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

The most interesting cities with rich culture and entertainment.

Time Out weekly surveyed 15,000 people from 32 major cities and ranked the most attractive ones for travel. Various aspects of city life were taken into account in the awarding of points, including food, drink, culture, friendliness, accessibility, level of happiness, convenience of life, safety of citizens.

32. Istanbul

Rating: 87, 1 point.

Residents of Istanbul are proud of their unique city and its history, but most of them are unhappy with their lives. Only half of the respondents admitted that they felt happy over the past 24 hours.

31. Singapore

Rating: 98, 7 points.

Singaporeans may not value the city's cultural life very highly, but they are proud of its safety and comfortable night walks.

30. Boston

Rating: 103, 7 points.

Boston is the least accessible city on the list and lacks an interesting nightlife. Nevertheless, its inhabitants are happy, and more than half of them know their neighbors by name.

29. Dubai

Rating: 105, 3 points.

Despite its immense appeal, Dubai has the longest working week in this ranking at 46 hours. And an evening in the city will cost an average of $ 167.

28. Sydney

Rating: 106, 1 point.

Sydney residents lack entertainment and good restaurants, but most of Sydney's residents live healthy lives. 66% of those surveyed had exercised in the last week, and 38% had never tried drugs. At the same time, they know how to have fun, being the first in the world to consume vodka.

27. Miami

Rating: 107, 9 points.

Miami has a huge number of restaurants. The city also leads in terms of the number of people dissatisfied with public transport. 52% of the respondents admitted their hatred of him.

26. Hong Kong

Rating: 109, 6 points.

Hong Kong public transport was praised by 75% of those surveyed. In addition, the residents of this city often go to restaurants.

25. Moscow

Rating: 110, 2 points.

Muscovites do not consider their city to be friendly, but the nightlife here is one of the most intense. A third of residents go to bed long after midnight. This city also has a high percentage of office romances.

24. Bangkok

Rating: 111 points.

Bangkok is the capital of street food. Here people eat on the go more often than others - on average 42 times a year. Residents also love to go to restaurants. 94% of those surveyed have been there at least once in the past week.

23. Washington

Rating: 111, 3 points.

Washington DC has the largest number of singles who need socializing or use dating apps. However, they are more likely than others to ignore potential lovers. Perhaps this is due to the fact that life in the city is quite stressful.

22. Beijing

Rating: 113 points.

Beijing is an interesting city. However, most residents spend too much time commuting home and back. 6% of them kill from two to three hours on the road.

21. Zurich

Rating: 115, 3 points.

The residents of Zurich are very active and play sports more than others on the list.

20. Los Angeles

Rating: 116.8 points.

The city is famous for its rich cultural life and taco restaurants. However, this is the hardest part of making friends and it is nearly impossible to maintain a romantic relationship.

19. Tokyo

Rating: 117, 7 points.

The inhabitants of the capital of Japan love to eat. They go to restaurants more often than others on the list.

18. Berlin

Rating: 119, 2 points.

Berliners feel lonely less often than others: 83% of those surveyed know their neighbors. This is a high figure considering that the world average is 55%. Berliners also like to spend time at home and are less likely to go to restaurants.

17. San Francisco

Rating: 119, 4 points.

The city cannot boast of safety and accessibility, but 88% of those surveyed admitted that they can remain themselves. There are also many restaurants here.

16. Shanghai

Rating: 119.5 points.

It is expensive here, but there is something to do. Residents admitted that Shanghai is not suitable for romantic relationships unless it's a one-night stand. This was confirmed by 79% of respondents.

15. Mexico City

Rating: 121, 2 points.

Residents of Mexico City are more likely to attend cultural events - 76 times a year. They go to theaters, cinemas, art galleries, museums and concerts.

14. Paris

Rating: 124, 9 points.

Paris is the capital of love. Four out of five people surveyed admitted to having sex in the past month. Residents also spend a month a year fleeing a hangover. The city is rich in cultural events, but prices are high.

13. Austin

Rating: 125, 3 points.

Austin, Texas is the # 1 city for concerts and # 2 for bars. Residents also quickly get to and from work - an average of 22 minutes.

12. Tel Aviv

Rating: 125, 8 points.

The city is noteworthy for its delicious cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. He is also the first for the number of romances per night and has the shortest workweek with an average of 27 hours.

11. Edinburgh

Rating: 128, 2 points.

The people of Edinburgh know how to have fun. They love to drink and suffer from hangovers 24 days a year.

10. Barcelona

Rating: 128, 4 points.

Barcelonaans attend cultural events 71 times a year. Residents also love to go to restaurants.

9. Philadelphia

Rating: 129, 2 points.

Philadelphia has been honored by city dwellers as one of the most accessible and enjoyable cities in the world to live in. Residents spend only 24 minutes on the way to work and back.

8. Lisbon

Rating: 130, 2 points.

Residents of Lisbon eat a lot, often spend time with their family and are open to acquaintances and love. Nightly entertainment costs about $ 46.

7. Manchester

Rating: 130, 9 points.

The inhabitants of this city love to drink, but not only alcohol. In the ranking, they are leading in terms of tea consumption.

6. Madrid

Rating: 131, 1 point.

The capital of Spain is known for its rich cultural life and numerous restaurants that are very popular with residents.

5. London

Rating: 131, 4 points.

According to 86% of respondents, there is always something to do and see in London. Most spend time away from home up to eight times a month. However, it is difficult to make friends here, it is impossible to relax, and the prices are not the most affordable.

4. Melbourne

Rating: 132, 3 points.

Nine out of ten people interviewed in Melbourne admitted that they felt happy in the last 24 hours. Residents also believe it's easy to make friends here and take pride in the restaurants and cafes.

3. New York

Rating: 134, 6 points.

Restless New York ranks first in nightlife and second in culture. It has also become one of the most desirable to visit this year, despite the fact that it is quite difficult to make friends here.

2. Porto

Rating: 137, 9 points.

The friendly people of Porto are proud of their city, where they can be themselves. An evening away from home only costs $ 37.

1. Chicago

Rating: 138, 2 points.

Chicago has the best restaurants, the happiest and most proud residents, a vibrant cultural life and affordable prices. The only drawback of this city is that it is not very safe.