Quality of Life
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Diplomacy rules
Geneva is a world-shaper and a cultural hub on the rise in our Quality of Life index. But with high costs and rival cities, can it hold on to its unique role?
Africa/Middle East
A call for better treatment of Lebanon's army of maids and nannies, plus a transport boost in São Tomé and why Africa didn't make out 25 most liveable cities.
The liveable cities index 2010
We've been doing our homework and crunching the numbers for our survey of the top 25 liveable cities, but we know it's not just about statistics.
Expo 35: Rio de Janeiro
With stunning natural beauty, vibrant residents and the upcoming Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is poised for an exciting future. Efforts to improve infrastructure and reduce poverty are underway in this historically rich city.
Inside the box
For novice gardeners, a compact window box is the perfect start. From begonia blooms to cascading bacopa, it will be a colourful addition to your doorstep or window ledge, easing you in.
No dilly Dalian
An alternative to Shanghai and Beijing, Dalian is a vibrant student city with an easier pace of life. You might not have heard of it, but it's one of the world’s biggest outsourcing centres.
Ari
Bangkok's Ari neighbourhood is a peaceful residential hub for Thailand's artistic set. Enjoying good transport, plentiful galleries and a vibrant food scene, it's where creative entrepreneurs are making their mark.
Vomero
Overlooking Naples, the hillside district of Vomero is a charming spot to live. It offers easy access to the city centre but with none of the drawbacks often associated with the port city.
Happy now?
Famous for its Gross National Happiness index, Bhutan has been a democracy for just over a year. Monocle talks to its prime minister about how times are changing in the Himalayan nation.
Secret treasures
These outposts may not score highly on the Monocle city metrics – they’re not very well connected for starters. But they all offer a quality of life we would recommend.
