Dublin has been ranked in 43rd place in an annual assessment of the quality of living standards of cities globally.
This was down one place on last year’s 42nd position.
The Mercer 2024 Quality of Living city ranking also placed the capital in 26th position out of 38 western European cities.
This was also a drop of one place on 2023.
“When companies relocate expatriates, they need clear and objective information on quality of living differences between cities,” said Noel O’Connor, Principal, Mercer Ireland.
“Mercer’s Quality of Living reports evaluate the quality of living experienced by international assignees, to provide tangible values for such qualitative perceptions.”
“Dublin’s strong position in this year’s index, 26th in western Europe and 43rd globally, once again demonstrates its attractiveness as a destination for expatriates.”
Zurich claimed the top spot this year from Vienna, which won the accolade last year.
The Swiss city was recognised for the quality of its public services, low crime rates, lively cultural scene and commitment to sustainability.
But it is also ranked among the most expensive in the world due to its high housing costs, transportation expenses and the overall cost of goods and services.
Vienna came in second position in the rankings, followed by Geneva and Copenhagen.
The top 50 list is heavily dominated by western European cities, with twenty-nine out of the top 50 and eight out of top 10 cities located in western Europe.
