London.-The traditional ranking of the most livable cities in the world, prepared every year by the British media The Economist, was released and Buenos Aires was chosen as the best city to live in Latin America in 2024.
For the third consecutive year, Argentina’s capital occupies first place at the regional level, in a list that includes 173 cities around the world.
The annual survey ranks metropolises in five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
Vienna was chosen as the city with the best quality of life globally for the third year in a row. The Austrian capital received perfect scores in four of the five categories of the index, but the lack of major sporting events contributed to its score of 93.5 out of 100 in the culture and environment category.
Other European cities, Copenhagen (Denmark) and Zurich (Switzerland), complete the podium, while, in order, Melbourne (Australia), Calgary (Canada), Geneva (Switzerland), Sydney (Australia), Vancouver (Canada), Osaka (Japan) and Auckland (New Zealand) make up the top ten.
1-Buenos Aires
With scores between 80 and 90 points in the global ranking, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires consolidates its leadership in the region in this global survey of quality of life.
Among the aspects that earned Buenos Aires the podium as the best city to live in Latin America, its educational quality stands out in particular. According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) is positioned as the best in all of Latin America. After a previous loss of leadership, in the latest edition of the ranking, the UBA showed a remarkable recovery by reaching 71st place worldwide, climbing 24 positions.
In the 2023 ranking, The Economist had given Buenos Aires 100 points in education, the highest possible score; 85.9 in culture and environment; 85.7 in infrastructure; 83.3 in health; and 70 in stability.
2-Montevideo
The Uruguayan capital also obtained between 80 and 90 points, according to the Global Liveability Index, which allowed it to climb one place on the Latin American podium, where in 2023 it had occupied third place.
Among the aspects that lead Montevideo to occupy the top places in this type of ratings, aspects such as the capacity of water to drink and its availability are taken into account, in a city that has already left behind the drought and the water emergency.
It also covers aspects such as waste disposal, sewage and air pollution, as well as traffic.
3- Santiago
In the same range as its predecessors – between 80 and 90 points – but with a lower final score, Santiago de Chile ranks third among the cities with the best quality of life in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Chilean capital dropped one position in The Economist’s ranking, in whose 2023 version it occupied second place.
A stable economy, along with a solid education and health system, are among the reasons why Santiago’s quality of life deserves this place in the global survey. In recent years, the country has invested in modern infrastructure that facilitates mobility and access to public services, thus promoting a comfortable and dynamic lifestyle.
4- Saint John
The capital of Puerto Rico, ranked fourth in the region, obtained a score on a scale between 60 and 80 in the global ranking.
With a downtown area that is more than 500 years old, bordering golden beaches, modern condominiums and giant shopping malls, the old world meets modernity in Puerto Rico’s capital.
In the city of nearly 400,000 inhabitants, the coastal areas of Condado, Isla Verde and Ocean Park are the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Visitors will find wonderful beaches, elegant hotels and inns, trendy restaurants, nightclubs and designer shops.
5- Lima
Also in the range between 60 and 80 points, but below San Juan, the capital of Peru completes the top five of Latin American cities with the best quality of life.
The city of Lima, which recently celebrated its 489th anniversary of Spanish foundation, is better positioned than other major metropolises in the region, such as Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.
Also known as the City of Kings, it is known for its ancient temples, modern buildings, dazzling museums and many of the best restaurants in South America.
The 20 best cities to live in the world
Vienna, Austria
Copenhagen, Denmark
Zurich, Switzerland
Melbourne, Australia
Calgary, Canada (tied with Geneva)
Geneva, Switzerland (tie)
Sydney, Australia (tied with Vancouver)
Vancouver, Canada (tie)
Osaka, Japan (tied with Auckland)
Auckland, New Zealand (tie)
Adelaide, Australia
Toronto Canada
Helsinki, Finland
Tokyo Japan
Perth, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Frankfurt, Germany (tied with Luxembourg)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg (tie)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wellington, New Zealand
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2024-07-04 09:31:11