The best city in the world to live. The worst cities in Russia in terms of living standards, the poorest cities in Russia

29.04.2020

The Russian Federation is a country with a huge area, on the territory of which there are more than 1000 cities and towns.

many Russians and foreign citizens interested in the standard of living in Russia, in which city it is the highest. The answer to it can be found in the results of research conducted by an organization called the Center for Strategic Studies, belonging to the Russian State Insurance Company.

sociological research and surveys of Russians living in various cities of the Russian Federation showed which regions are most in demand among the inhabitants of Russia, and which are less in demand for life.

To understand which region is better to live in, the staff of the Center for Strategic Studies asked residents of each of the regions and cities below about how satisfied they are with the level and quality of life in them.

City name	Share of respondents who confirmed that their city is the most acceptable and convenient place to live in regions and regions of Russia (in %)
Kazan	97
Tyumen	96
Naberezhnye Chelny	95
Grozny	92
Tomsk	91
Orenburg	91
Saint Petersburg	90
Penza	90
Voronezh	89
Kemerovo	89
Yaroslavl	87
Barnaul	87
Krasnodar	87
Ryazan	86
Novosibirsk	86
Ufa	86
Yekaterinburg	85
Irkutsk	85
Sevastopol	85
Nizhny Novgorod	83
	83
Izhevsk	81
Khabarovsk	81
Samara	81
Permian	80
Lipetsk	80
Rostov-on-Don	80
Ulyanovsk	77
Vladivostok	75
Novokuznetsk	71
Krasnoyarsk	70
Astrakhan	68
Makhachkala	68
Saratov	66
Chelyabinsk	64
Tolyatti	62
Omsk	62
Volgograd	60

The table shows the general standard of living and satisfaction of Russian citizens with their regions and cities.
But in addition to such a survey, the research center conducted social surveys about whether Russians are satisfied with the quality of the urban environment. The surveys were conducted according to the following selected criteria:

Housing and utilities.
cultural level of the city.
Medical service.
Educational area.
Transport.
The level of corruption.

Housing and utilities

When studying the situation with housing and communal services, many Russian citizens I had to answer the question, are they satisfied with the quality of service of ZhEKs and housing prices?

Residents of Grozny, Ufa, Vladivostok, Astrakhan and Volgograd are the least satisfied with housing and communal services.

Cultural Level

Kazan;
Grozny;
Yekaterinburg;
Novosibirsk;
Rostov-on-Don;
Saint Petersburg;
Krasnodar;
Penza;
Moscow;
Khabarovsk.

Medical service

List of cities with the highest level of medical care:

Grozny;
Tyumen;
Kazan;
Barnaul;
Naberezhnye Chelny;
Orenburg;
Penza;
Saint Petersburg;
Ulyanovsk;
Krasnodar.

Educational sphere

	The share of residents satisfied with the educational sphere Russian Federation in your city (in % of the total number of respondents)
Tomsk	96
Novosibirsk	93
Saratov	88
Tyumen	92
Kazan	91
Nizhny Novgorod	90
Yekaterinburg	88
Vladivostok	87
Saint Petersburg	87
Chelyabinsk	86

Corruption

List of cities and regions with the highest rate of corruption:

Transport sector

List of regions with the most developed transport systems:

Grozny;
Tyumen;
Kazan;
Moscow;
Saint Petersburg;
Tolyatti;
Izhevsk;
Novokuznetsk;
Tomsk;
Penza.

Wage

Many will agree that the statistics of the standard of living of the population largely depends on the average wage of a person. According to statistics, people in Russia receive the highest wages in the following districts and cities:

The Chukotka Autonomous Okrug ranks first in the Russian Federation in the top 10 regions with the highest salaries. According to statistics, in the territory of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, the average salary is 71,000 rubles. The economy of this district is built on the mining industry.
Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The average salary, according to statistics, is 69,000 rubles per month. Such high wages are due to the extraction of gas and oil in the territory of this district.
Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The average salary in this district is 68,000 rubles. Basically, most of the workers of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug are involved in the forestry, food and fishing industries.
The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug has an average monthly salary of 67,000 rubles. The fact that this region occupies the 4th place in the top is not at all surprising. According to statistics, more than 60% of the total oil production in Russia is produced in this region.
Magadan Region. In this area, there is an annual increase in the average monthly wage. In 2017, residents of the Magadan Region earned an average of 66,000 rubles. This level of payment is determined by the main field of activity of the Magadan region and high labor productivity. It's no secret that this area produces gold in large quantities. But in addition to the extraction of this precious metal, the region makes good money from the fishing industry.
The Tyumen region has taken one of the leading positions in the top due to the developed real estate market. In the Tyumen region, realtors and truck drivers are in great demand. On average, residents of this region earn 65,000 rubles each.
Moscow. The capital of the Russian Federation is known not only for its developed infrastructure and population of many millions, but also for its very high levels of wages. In the capital, on average, they receive 60,000 rubles each.
Sakhalin region. The lowest salary in Sakhalin is 16,000 rubles. But less than 20% of the population receives such a salary. On average, residents of the Sakhalin Region earn 59,000 rubles a month.
The Kamchatka Territory is known for its highly developed fishing industry. And also in this region, the financial and mining industries are well developed. The average salary, according to statistics, is 54,000 rubles per person per month.
Yakutia (officially: the Republic of Sakha) is able to provide an average salary of 54,000 rubles for people living and working in this area.

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The conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine influenced the decline in GDP

The first reason for the low standard of living in Russia is the decline in GDP. This is one of the main indicators of the level of quality of life and the market value of all final goods and services.

Dynamics of changes in the level of the gross domestic product of the Russian Federation over the past 20 years

Year	GDP indicator (in USD per capita)
1998	2739
1999	1837
2000	1333
2001	1775
2002	2100
2003	2380
2004	2980
2005	4100
2006	5353
2007	6930
2008	9100
2009	11 635
2010	8561
2011	10 670
2012	13 320
2013	14 070
2014	14 480
2015	12 717
2016	8447
2017	8664

Based on the data in the table, one can note a sharp drop in the standard of living in Russia and its GDP. Many political scientists argue that the conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine influenced the sharp decline in GDP. Recall that in 2014 the Crimean peninsula seceded, after which the Ukrainian authorities officially announced the presence of the Russian military on the territory of Ukraine.

This statement was the subject of the imposition of sanctions against Russia by the European Union. Due to many sanctions, Russia was not fully able to carry out trade turnover, the indicators of product exports decreased significantly, which led to a decline in the level of gross domestic product.

According to statistics, Russia ranks 10th in the world in terms of GDP.

It's no secret that the level of GDP is affected by production volumes, and the country has very low labor productivity. This is the second reason for the low standard of living in Russia.

Low labor productivity was the result of worn-out infrastructure and old production equipment.

The third, but not least, reason for the decline in the quality of life of Russian citizens is corruption, which flourishes in almost every city in the country.

The Economist Intelligence Unit, a research organization that is part of the Economist Group, annually conducts reports and compiles ratings related to the economy, employment, living standards, etc. v different countries. This year, she presented another report on the best and worst cities in the world to live in. The rating was compiled based on many important factors. modern world, namely the quality of health care and education, the level of development of trade and the transport system, the level of crime and the threat of conflict, and even air temperature. Each city was rated on a 100-point scale in accordance with the above factors.

Almost half of the top ten positions were occupied by Australian cities - four positions, including the first - Melbourne. Canada is not far behind - three positions. And this time there are only two European capitals in the list - Vienna (in second place) and Helsinki (in eighth). The list of the worst cities to live in is half African, 40% Asian cities, one of the cities of Oceania also got here. The leader among the worst is Damascus, Syria, which is not at all surprising, because now the city is at the very epicenter of a military conflict.

So ten worst cities in the world for life in 2013 recognized:

1. Damascus, Syria

2. Dhaka, Bangladesh

3. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

4.Lagos, Nigeria

5. Harare, Zimbabwe

6.Algiers, Algiers

7. Karachi, Pakistan

8. Tripoli, Libya

9. Douala, Cameroon

10.Tehran, Iran

And here is the hit parade best cities to live world will be more detailed.

10. Auckland, New Zealand

95.7 points out of 100 possible

Auckland - The largest city in New Zealand. The population here is about 1.3 million people, which is almost a quarter of the population of the entire country. The history of the settlement has more than 800 years, as a city it began to form in the 19th century - with the arrival of European settlers here. The dynamic development of Auckland was largely facilitated by the expansion of the network railways, and later - and automobile. Auckland is a truly cosmopolitan city that has made the list of best cities to live more than once. Tourists here will be interested in visiting the Rangitoto Volcano Island, the Auckland Museum, city parks, the Antarctic Research Center, an underwater tunnel, and a large souvenir market.

9. Perth, Australia

95.9 points

The ninth place in the ranking is occupied by the city of Perth - the capital of the western region of the Australian continent. This is one of the most isolated cities in the world from a wide civilization, which has gained fame as an excellent hidden place among tourists. In fact, it is a large metropolis with a population of 1.6 million people. Perth also became known as the "City of Lights": in 1962, a spaceship"Friendship", and the residents turned on all possible light sources at the same time. Tourists here most appreciate the excellent beaches of the ocean coast, it is worth visiting the Perth Zoo, the Wildlife Park, the Koala Park, the Reptile Center and the huge Aquarium, the Botanical Gardens and the Scitech Planetarium.

8. Helsinki, Finland

96.0 points

In eighth place in the list of the best cities to live in is the European capital of Helsinki. The city is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the country with a population exceeding half a million inhabitants. Helsinki has repeatedly been included in the lists and ratings of the best cities in terms of safety and attractiveness for living. It is also popular with tourists - thanks to its exquisite "northern architecture", picturesque landscapes, clean air coast. Here it is worth looking at the historical center of the city - the Senate Square and the University, cathedrals and temples - the Church in the rock and the Assumption Cathedral, museums - the city, maritime and military, the design museum and the museum of dishes.

7. Sydney, Australia

96.1 points

The seventh and sixth places in the ranking were again taken by two cities in Australia, one of which, Sydney, is the largest in the country. With a population of approximately 4.5 million, the city is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world. This fact explains the unprecedented attractiveness of Sydney for immigrants, constantly replenishing the urban population. Tourists will be amazed by the unique combination of ultra-modern skyscrapers and vast business centers with old Mediterranean-style buildings and an abundance of green parks. It is worth visiting the Sydney Opera House and the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Taronga Zoo and the Aquarium, as well as look at the huge Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Tower.

6. Adelaide, Australia

96.6 points

The city of Adelaide is located in the southern region of the Australian continent, it is the fifth largest city in Australia with a population of 1.1 million people. The city is named after the wife of King William IV of Great Britain and was founded in 1836. The urban layout, reminiscent of a lattice, is very interesting. There are wide and spacious streets, picturesque boulevards, and the central part is surrounded by a green park. Despite the fact that Adelaide is the largest city in South Australia, the rhythm of a large metropolis is not felt here at all. Tourists should visit the South Australian Museum and the Tandania Aboriginal Cultural Institute, within the city - visit the numerous botanical gardens and recreational areas, and in its vicinity - any of the four national parks.

5. Calgary, Canada

96.6 points

The fifth, fourth and third places of the list were occupied consecutively by three cities of Canada. Calgary - in the province of Alberta - is located in a picturesque area in the middle of the foothills and prairies, but it is the third most populous city in the country (1.1 million inhabitants). Thriving in Calgary Agriculture, oil industry, and tourism. The city is interesting for its museums - the open-air Heritage Park and the Glenbow Art Gallery, as well as ski resorts in the vicinity (Kimberley, Fernier). In Calgary itself, it is worth climbing the Calgary Tower, which sways in strong gusts of wind, visit the Galaway amusement park, the zoo, the historic fort, the Olympic Park, and in July, visit the annual 10-day rodeo.

4.Toronto, Canada

97.2 points

The city of Toronto is the largest in Canada, the population of the urban agglomeration is 5.7 million people, and the city itself is 2.6 million. Toronto has been dubbed the "economic engine" of Canada, and the city has repeatedly been ranked in various ratings for the quality and standard of living of its residents. With about 50% of the city's residents being foreigners, according to a recent census, Toronto has an attractive force for immigrants. In addition to the economy and standard of living, Toronto is considered the cultural capital of the country. The most interesting places here are Ontario Square and the legendary 553-meter CN-Tower, numerous parks - Hyde Park, Toronto Islands Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Forts George and York, the Algonquin Reserve, as well as interesting museums, for example, maple syrup museum

3. Vancouver, Canada

97.3 points

Vancouver - again a Canadian city - was in the top three in the ranking of the best cities to live in. By the way, in this rating, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the city took first place in 2005, 2007 and 2009. The population of the city is about 600 thousand people, it is the third largest city in Canada. Vancouver is the country's largest industrial center, and the city's port is one of the main North America. An important role is played by the picturesque location of the city - mainly for tourism. Most often, tourists visit the Science World Center here - a modern science museum, the Harbor Center tower, Capilano Park and Canyon with ancient plants and waterfalls, the oldest quarter of the city of Gestown, the Queen Elizabeth Botanical Park.

2.Vienna, Austria

97.4 points

Vienna, the capital of Austria - one of the most beautiful capitals in the world - is in second place in the ranking. The population of the urban agglomeration is 25% of the total population of the country, and the capital itself is 1.7 million people. Vienna is not only the largest city in Austria, but also the center of political, economic and cultural life country. At the same time, the rich two-thousand-year history of the Austrian capital makes it extremely attractive for tourists from all over the world. The old city of the capital is under the protection of UNESCO. Must-see Vienna - the Schönbrunn Royal Palace and the winter residence of the Habsburg Hofburg with three museums, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the Vienna Opera House, the modern residential building of Hundertwasser. Museums in Vienna - more than eighty, to visit them all, it's worth going here for a long time.

1 Melbourne, Australia

97.5 points

And finally, the leader of the hit parade of the best cities for life in the world in 2013 is Melbourne - the second largest metropolis in Australia and at the same time the southernmost million-plus city in the world (population - about 4 million people). The first place for Melbourne was secured by the status of a metropolis in an economically developed country with a rather low population density, as well as a high level (score - 100 points out of 100 possible) of the development of healthcare, education and the internal infrastructure of the city. Melbourne is often referred to as Australia's capital of sport and culture, with major sporting and cultural events taking place here. Tourists will be interested in Melbourne, first of all, with its extravagant combination of Victorian and modern architecture, the greenery of parks and gardens right in the center of the metropolis, as well as local residents of different nations and cultures. Here it is worth visiting Federation Square with the National Gallery, Carlton Gardens with the Melbourne Museum, the Eureka skyscraper with an observation deck, the old Melbourne prison, the zoo.

(the average: 4,23 out of 5)

The authoritative analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a rating best cities in the world to live for 2011. Two Russian cities were also included in the rating: St. Petersburg took 68th place, and Moscow - 70th.

The quality of life in 140 cities of various countries was assessed by the company's experts according to 30 parameters, including security, healthcare, social stability, education, infrastructure development, availability of goods and services, the state of the environment and the diversity of cultural life.

By tradition, let's start from the last, 10th place. So…

10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points

In 10th place is Auckland. This largest city in New Zealand with a population of about 1.3 million people, which is a quarter of the total population of the country.

Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time with its picturesque beauty.

sky tower(Sky Tower) 328 meters high - tallest building in the southern hemisphere:

Auckland is surrounded by three sea bays, within the city there are 48 extinct volcanoes.

Night Auckland:

Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower (clickable 2500 x 651 px):

9th place. Adelaide, Australia, 95.9 points

9th place belongs to the capital and largest city of the state of South Australia, fifth largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.1 million people - the city Adelaide.

It is named after the Queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.

The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is multi-storey, with a few modern skyscrapers is not large, and the rest of the city has a one-two-storey character. Perfect cleanliness, tidiness and impeccable decoration of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide.

Victoria Fountain:

Here, in Adelaide, tourists are attracted by the third largest Kangaroo Island in Australia - a wildlife sanctuary with a colony sea lions and beautiful coastline for fishing.

Kangaroo Island:

The average income per worker in Adelaide does not differ from that in the country, however, the standard of living and the cost of real estate here are much lower than in other major Australian cities.

8th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points

Perth is the largest city and capital of Western Australia. with a population of about 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest open deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing region, Kimberley, which is the main competitor of South African and Yakutian diamond deposits.

Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic detail of the Perth cityscape:

Perth is called "pearl of australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian zone in the center of Perth, beautiful views of the river make Perth very attractive for tourists.

(clickable 1575 x 656 px):

One of the attractions Wolf Creek meteorite crater:

Many are attracted by Perth's mild and even Mediterranean climate, magnificent beaches, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

7th place. Sydney, Australia, 96.1 points

Australia's largest city on the southeast coast - Sydney. It is twice the size of another giant city - New York, and the main problem for all travelers is how to have time to see as much as possible.

The number of parks and green oases makes Sydney unlike other major cities on the planet: next to the skyscrapers in the City - 34 hectares of territory Royal Botanic Gardens:

In the summer, all life in Sydney moves from the City to the beaches, with over 20 city beaches and a dozen harbours. The most famous Bondi beach is a favorite place for surfers in Sydney.

(clickable 2000 x 792 px):

In the evening, Sydney is incredibly beautiful: on the waterfront, the lights of skyscrapers pierce the water of the harbor. One of Sydney's most recognizable buildings - Sydney Opera House:

Another major attraction in Sydney is the Harbor Bridge. This is the most big bridge cities and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world (clickable 2500 x 911 px):

Aerial view of Sydney, Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House:

6th place. Helsinki, Finland, 96.2 points

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland with a population of 578 thousand people.

The streets of the city go around the bays, bridges connect the islands, and ferries connect with the remote islands. Helsinki is saturated with the smell of the sea, and in the ports there is a constant noise from arriving and departing ships.

Helsinki is the center of business, education, culture and science in Finland. There are 8 universities and 6 technology parks in Greater Helsinki.

View of the city center. One of the sights of Helsinki - the Cathedral:

70% of foreign companies operating in Finland are located in this city.

Built on the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic coastline, Helsinki is a maritime city.

5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points

Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta in Canada, in the foothills and prairies, about 80 km east of the watershed of the Canadian Rockies.

The city is one of the sunniest in Canada- The sun shines there on average 2400 hours a year.

Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its terrain is quite hilly. The height of the center of Calgary above sea level is approximately 1048 m.

Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations one of the cleanest in the world.

Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - Calgary Tower (Calgary Tower), 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, even with very strong gusts, maintain its stability:

Downtown Calgary, 2010 (clickable 2000 x 561 px):

4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points

Toronto is Canada's largest city and the provincial capital of Ontario. The current name of the city was given in 1834.

Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants. View of the city from a helicopter, November 2010:

Toronto is also home to longest street in the world- Young Street, listed in the Guinness Book of Records and having a length of 1896 km. Here is located largest zoo in the world. The area of the zoo is 283 hectares. Here, in conditions close to their natural habitat, about 5,000 various animals are kept.

View from a height of Toronto from the other side:

CN tower - world's tallest TV tower built back in 1976. Its height with a spire is 553 meters, and at a height of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck.

Here it is difficult to find a point where the TV tower would not be visible:

The Toronto Islands are a great place to relax and have picnics. Locals and tourists like to get out here. View of the city from the island:

The main attraction in the Toronto area is Niagara Falls. It is located between lakes Ontario and Erie on the border with the United States, 140 km from Toronto:

This is what Toronto looks like in the near future. (clickable, 1700 x 802):

3rd place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers of Australia. It is also often referred to as the sports and cultural capital of the country.

Melbourne is rightfully considered the most picturesque city in Australia. There is both exquisite Victorian architecture and wonderful nature.

Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a walk along Swanston Street. It is the main street of the city:

Anyone who wants to see all of Melbourne at once should go up to the observation deck of the Rialto Tower. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters.

View from the Rialto Tower (clickable, 2000 x 548 px):

One of the attractions is the arts center of Victoria:

Yarra River, Melbourne:

2nd place. Vienna, Austria, 97.9 points

Vienna is the capital of Austria located in the eastern part of the country. The population of Vienna, including its suburbs, is about 2.3 million.

This is one of the most charming cities in Europe, spread out on the banks of the Danube.

Vienna is a world-famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.

There are luxurious palaces, and majestic squares, picturesque streets and numerous squares. One of the most recognizable buildings in the city is the City Hall:

Hofburg - the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. It is currently the official residence of the President of Austria. In total, it has 2600 halls and rooms:

Located near the capital viennese wood- a mountain range in Austria. It's wonderful natural area recreation - a whole forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs:

1st place. Vancouver, Canada, 98.0 points

So, we got to the 1st place. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, The best city in the world to live in is Vancouver..

Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, on the shores of a picturesque bay, at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordilleras.

It is the 3rd largest city in Canada with a population of 2,433,000 and the largest city in the province of British Columbia.

Vancouver from a height of 500 meters:

Night Vancouver:

One of the most picturesque cities in the country is surrounded by dense coniferous forests, snowy mountains and fjords.

There are 20 bridges across numerous rivers of the city, 3 of which are drawbridges.

This is one of the most beautiful ocean cities in the world. There are spacious beaches, lush parks, and magnificent architecture of buildings. Tourists from all over the world are attracted by comfortable hotels, many museums, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.

The international consulting company in the field of human resources Mercer annually ranks the world's cities in terms of quality of life. To do this, the organization's analysts rate large settlements according to 39 criteria: economic indicators, social environment, degree of freedom (lack of censorship and other restrictions), personal security, development of healthcare, the transport system, and so on.

1. Vienna, Austria

Advantages: infrastructure, public transport, banking and finance, security, culture and leisure.

Vienna has been the undisputed leader of the Mercer rating over the past years. The city is located at the foot of the Alps near the borders with Slovakia and Hungary. A strong economy, the headquarters of OPEC and the OSCE, the seat of the UN, many universities make Vienna attractive in terms of work and study. Leisure opportunities are also extensive: the Vienna Opera, the world's oldest zoo, museums, galleries, squares and palaces for years.

2. Zurich, Switzerland

Advantages: security, banking and finance, infrastructure, education.

Zurich is one of the most important European financial centers. This industry provides a fourth of the jobs in the city. Together with innovative, industrial and IT enterprises, this provides many employment opportunities.

Zurich is considered a safe city with good ecology. It is relatively small: the population is only 400 thousand people. However, everything that is usually expected from a metropolis is available here: universities, cultural sites. The headquarters of the International Federation of Football Associations and the International Ice Hockey Federation are located in Zurich.

3–4. Auckland, New Zealand

Advantages: high human development index, life expectancy, gross per capita income.

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and home to a third of the country's population. There is a labor migration system in place, under which you can find a job even before you leave your country. Agriculture, manufacturing and food industries, and tourism are developed in Auckland.

This city is the warmest and sunniest in New Zealand, and issues are a priority for the whole country.

3-4. Munich, Germany

Advantages: infrastructure, public transport, culture.

Munich is a large industrial and Research Center. The city is clean and green, with a well-developed public transport rich in historical and cultural heritage. It also has such qualities characteristic of German cities as a developed healthcare system and social security, mainly free education and low level crime.

5. Vancouver, Canada

Advantages: economy, transport system, ecology.

Vancouver is consistently ranked among the top livable cities in the world. For example, he occupies a high position in the ranking Vancouver is the most third livable city in the world: the Economist of the best cities on Earth from the British The Economist. This is the industrial center of the country with a port, logging, mining enterprises, IT companies.

In Vancouver, both native trees grow in this area, as well as trees imported from different parts of the continent. The transport system includes not only traditional ground transportation methods, but also ferries. Separately, it is worth noting the bike paths penetrating the city.

6. Dusseldorf, Germany

Advantages: economy, transport, culture, education.

Düsseldorf is home to the headquarters of many large companies. For example, Henkel, Vodafone, Degussa, Metro AG, WestLB, which are quite willing to hire qualified specialists from other countries. A significant contribution to the development of the economy is made by the presence of a large international airport and exhibition center.

As pluses, one can also note a developed infrastructure, many museums, theaters and galleries, as well as a mild climate.

7. Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Advantages: infrastructure, economy, transport.

The quality of life in Frankfurt am Main differs little from others major cities. It is clean, infrastructure, health care and social support systems are developed. It is a center of commerce, culture, education and tourism. And the overwhelming number of international companies makes it possible for a qualified specialist to find a highly paid job.

In 2001, Frankfurt was the richest European cities outperform their English counterparts European city in terms of GDP per capita. According to a 2016 survey, 65% Bindungen an die Stadt und Zufriedenheit mit Lebensbereichen residents are happy with it.

8. Geneva, Switzerland

Advantages: economy, climate, ecology, transport.

In 2014, the Global Liveable Cities Index surveyed Geneva as Geneva ranked as best city in the world the best city to live in, ahead of Singapore, German and Scandinavian cities. It has a temperate maritime climate, ski resorts are nearby, land and water passenger transport is developed.

The city has a positive attitude towards foreigners. They buy 44% of real estate in Geneva. This is also explained by the fact that many headquarters of international organizations are located here.

9. Copenhagen, Denmark

Advantages: security, economics, social support, infrastructure.

In 2016, Copenhagen became the second in the ranking of cities whose inhabitants. 67% of respondents were very satisfied with their lives, and only 5% were absolutely dissatisfied. This is due to the temperate maritime climate, developed economy, high incomes, cleanliness on the streets, good ecology, and extensive infrastructure for recreation.

10–11. Basel, Switzerland

Advantages: ecology, transport, industry, culture.

Not Big city in the north-west of the country - the center of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries with the headquarters of Novartis and Hoffmann-La Roche. Local trams are international and can take passengers to France or Germany. Basel is a green city in the literal and figurative sense: there is a lot of vegetation and great attention is paid to ecology.

10–11. Sydney, Australia

Advantages: economy, infrastructure, climate.

Australia's largest city is best known for its local opera house. But cultural sites are not the only thing that makes life here comfortable. More than 90 bank headquarters and more than 500 regional offices of international companies are located in the city. Every year, the population of Sydney is replenished due to, so it is a multicultural city with a high level of tolerance.

In the vast expanses of the Russian Federation there are many different cities. Some of them provide Russians with Better conditions labor, in others, the infrastructure is developing promisingly, thirdly, it is very comfortable for citizens of the Russian Federation to live in retirement. In order to figure out which Russian city the best place to settle is compiled by many ratings. Below we propose to consider some of them.

The standard of living of the population is a combination of several factors. First of all, this, of course, is the amount of wages, the level of provision of educational and medical services, clean ecology, safety of living and developed infrastructure. The highest standard of living is found in big cities where material support allows Russians to live with dignity. The list of the best cities in Russia according to this criterion includes such settlements like Kazan, Moscow, Krasnodar, Tyumen and St. Petersburg.

It is good to live in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan for those who want to open their own business or continue to run an already started business. This city is developing at a rapid pace and provides a high standard of living for 1.2 million citizens. Kazan also pleases its residents and guests with excellent roads, developed infrastructure, a variety of universities and scientific institutions, as well as many other attractive features.

More than 12 million people live in the capital of the Russian Federation, and this figure is the highest in the country. For those who live in this city, the highest average salary in Russia, high-quality highways, advanced housing and communal services, the most best schools and higher educational institutions, cultural and historical institutions and much more.
Nevertheless, there are several nuances that do not allow Moscow to be the city with the highest standard of living in Russia. For example, the unsatisfactory state of the environment, high price buying and renting housing and frequent traffic jams.

Krasnodar

More than 800 thousand people live in Krasnodar, each of them can enjoy a warm climate and modern infrastructure, as well as receive decent medical services. But low-quality roads and a small number of decent universities do not allow Krasnodar to be the best city in terms of living standards.

The city of Tyumen is one of the largest settlements in Siberia and accommodates almost 700 thousand inhabitants. About 10% of the able-bodied population of this corner of Russia is involved in the oil and gas industry.

The advantages of Tyumen are rightfully considered car roads of decent quality, a developed system of housing and communal services, a high level of educational services and fairly high average salaries.

Saint Petersburg

More than 5 million people live in the cultural capital of Russia, and this figure ranks second after Moscow. The advantages of St. Petersburg, which are quite weighty for moving to a permanent place of residence: beautiful architecture and nature, a variety of museums and cultural and historical attractions, a large concentration of prestigious universities educational institutions and scientific institutes, high-quality housing and communal services and modern system healthcare.

Russian cities with the best job prospects

For those who are of fundamental importance the opportunity to find a well-paid job with decent working conditions, you should pay attention to such cities as Ryazan, Vologda, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Vladivostok. This rating was compiled using a detailed analysis of several important indicators. First of all, the level of competition in the local labor market was determined, an indicator of this is the total number of applicants for each workplace. In addition, the index of unemployed citizens of working age and those who seek to leave the city in order to find a job was taken into account. Based on these calculations, the most attractive cities in Russia for migrants looking for decent work were determined.

The most promising cities of the Russian Federation

Every migrant who plans to move permanently to a new city tends to choose a city with sustainable infrastructure and great development potential. Those. a city with a promising future. There are 4 Russian cities with the greatest development potential: Kazan, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar and Novosibirsk.

This promising city on the banks of the Volga is one of the largest tourist centers in the Russian Federation, thanks to which thousands of tourists visit it every year. The right to be considered a city with a future further development Kazan deserved it thanks to the development of large chemical and aviation enterprises, as well as due to the high volume of new housing construction.

Krasnoyarsk

This region is considered largest center economy, education and sports throughout the central and eastern districts of Siberia. An important note is that this particular city several times became the owner of the title of "The most comfortable city in Russia." The leading sectors of the economy here are as follows: mechanical engineering and, of course, non-ferrous metallurgy. The listed pluses annually bring more and more migrants to Krasnoyarsk.

Krasnodar

Huge economic potential in last years accompanies Krasnodar. This city in the south of Russia has repeatedly been at the top of the rating of the most developed cities for doing business in the Russian Federation. In addition, there is a rapid development of industry here, due to which domestic and foreign businessmen invest in this region. More than 30% of the working-age population are employed in many enterprises, in particular, in machine-building plants.

Novosibirsk

The main indicator of the prospects of this city is the largest logistics center in all of Siberia. It is also through this area that the Trans-Siberian Railway passes. Over the past decade, science, medium and small businesses, the transport system, the service sector and logistics have been actively developing in Novosibirsk. These advantages provide Novosibirsk with an annual increase in the number of inhabitants, thanks to migrants from other cities of the Russian Federation and neighboring CIS countries.

Top Russian cities by salary

In the event that it is necessary to move to another city in order to receive a large salary, you should pay attention to the following cities: Moscow, Tyumen, St. Petersburg, Kamchatka Territory, Yekaterinburg.

The capital is the location of the most enterprises, organizations and entertainment facilities, which provides the largest number of jobs throughout Russia. If desired, anyone can find a job, both a highly qualified specialist in any field, and an employee without work experience or education.

The average salary in this city is the highest in the entire Russian Federation and amounts to 56,000 rubles per month, which is almost 2 times more than the average salary throughout the country. Those wishing to find a job in Moscow will have to face stiff competition, but it is quite possible to find a job, build a career and even start your own business here.

Kamchatka

In the cities of the Kamchatka Territory, the monthly salary is slightly lower than in Moscow, and amounts to 51 thousand rubles. This most remote region of the Russian Federation is currently developing at a rapid pace and offers a wide range of vacancies for specialists of various profiles. Nevertheless, far from every visitor will like the wayward climatic conditions, but it is here that you can take a break from the noise of megacities, start a calm, measured life, and also get a decent wage for a fulfilling life.

It is worth remembering that despite a decent level of wages, prices in Kamchatka are quite high.

In this corner of western Siberia, the monthly salary is also quite high - 42,000 rubles, which corresponds to the "northern coefficient", which in the Tyumen region is 1.5. It is also important that professionals highly qualified can earn a lot at local enterprises, because it is here that the highest percentage of vacancies in the Russian Federation with a salary of 100,000 rubles or more. Decent pay also pleases the local workers in education and medicine.

Saint Petersburg

The average salary in the northern capital of Russia is 39,000 rubles a month, which is quite a high figure. Finding a job in this city, as well as in Moscow, will be possible not only for experienced specialists with high qualifications, but also for novice workers who are just starting their professional development.

Yekaterinburg

You can also get a relatively high salary in this million-plus city in the Urals. Local workers earn an average of 28,000 rubles a month. Most of of the able-bodied population is involved in the field of industry and the service sector, but specialists of other profiles will also find their vocation here.

The advantage of Yekaterinburg for those who are going to move here for permanent residence is the low cost of buying and renting housing, when compared with other million-plus cities.

The best cities in Russia for pensioners

If the desire inherent in youth to live in a noisy metropolis has already exhausted itself, and you want a quiet, measured life, then you should pay attention to cities such as Tula, Yaroslavl, Vladimir and Kostroma. In these cozy corners of Russia there is a developed infrastructure and all the benefits of a full life, but there are no noisy highways and large crowds of people. So these cities will be the best option for the elderly.

The safest and most crimenogenic cities in Russia

In addition to wages, living standards and other positive factors, before moving to permanent residence, you should pay attention to other important criteria, for example, the level of crime. After all, even with a high salary and in excellent economic conditions, you do not want to live in a city where it is not safe.

More often than not, security becomes the overriding factor for migrants, although people sometimes forget about this fundamental condition for a fulfilling life. To determine the safest cities in Russia, a simple statistical calculation of the number of crimes per 1,000 citizens was carried out. Based on this criterion, the safest cities in the Russian Federation are:

Ryazan (7.8);
Ulyanovsk (11.3);
Voronezh (11.5);
St. Petersburg (12.0);
Penza (12.9).

And with reverse side Here are the locations with the highest crime rates:

Kemerovo (32.2);
Kurgan (31.9);
Tyumen (30.7);
Nizhny Novgorod (27.7);
Samara (24.3).

Where is the best place to live with children

Before choosing a city for permanent residence, family migrants should pay attention to the presence of a clean environment, a high level of medical and educational services, as well as the presence of sports and entertainment complexes. Localities in which all of the above factors are present, on high level are given below:

Kazan;
Belgorod;
Rostov-on-Don;
Kaliningrad;
Voronezh.

Cities with the most favorable environment

Before moving, you should also think about the environmental situation in the new place of permanent residence. federal agency state statistics calculates the indicators of the most environmentally friendly cities based on a comparison of the number of enterprises harmful to the environment, the availability of damage compensation environment and the amount of polluting emissions into the atmosphere. The cleanest cities in Russia are listed below:

Sarapul (Republic of Udmurtia);
Chapaevsk (Samara region);
Essentuki and Mineral water(Stavropol region);
Derbent and Kaspiysk (Republic of Dagestan);
Nazran (Republic of Ingushetia);
Novoshakhtinsk (Rostov region).

The most prestigious settlements of the Russian Federation

As it would be logical to assume, the most prestigious city in the vast expanses of Russia is the capital Moscow. Many residents of the Russian Federation strive to get to this city in order to fulfill their dreams and unleash their potential. Nevertheless, there are other settlements that are currently developing very quickly and can compete with the capital in terms of prestige:

Saint Petersburg;
Tyumen;
Kazan;
Krasnodar;
Novosibirsk.

Choosing a city for a permanent place of residence should not only be based on a variety of ratings and tops. After all, everything has its advantages and disadvantages. It is very important to have your own idea of which city is better to live in and how you can achieve the most comfortable living, because some factors are fundamental for someone, and for another, the same factors are secondary and insignificant.

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