Here Are The 20 Best Cities For Millennials In Asia-Pacific, 2019

Anna Papadopoulos, D.Litt.February 18, 2019October 23, 2019

Forget Shanghai, New Delhi and Sydney. Singapore is the most millennial-friendly city in the Asia-Pacific, with Tokyo ranking as the second best place for young people to move to, according to a new study.

After Tokyo came Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Melbourne, and Taipei respectively.

To identify best cities for millennials in Asia-Pacific, researchers at the Singapore-based financial analysis site ValueChampion assessed 20 of the region’s major cities – using data from the WEF, Economist, and the WHO and others. The study measured each of the cities according to 3 key metrics: Employment prospects; cost of living; and quality of life.

Here are the 20 best cities for millennials in Asia-Pacific, 2019

1. Singapore
Employment Prospects rank: 1
Cost of Living rank: 7
Quality of Life rank: 1

2. Tokyo, Japan
Employment Prospects rank: 5
Cost of Living rank: 6
Quality of Life rank: 5

3. Hong Kong
Employment Prospects rank: 2
Cost of Living rank: 9
Quality of Life rank: 6

4. Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Employment Prospects rank: 7
Cost of Living rank: 1
Quality of Life rank: 11

5. Melbourne, Australia
Employment Prospects rank: 18
Cost of Living rank: 3
Quality of Life rank: 2

6. Taipei City, Taiwan
Employment Prospects rank: 12
Cost of Living rank: 4
Quality of Life rank: 8

7. Seoul (tie), South Korea
Employment Prospects rank: 17
Cost of Living rank: 1
Quality of Life rank: 7

7. Shenzhen (tie), Guangdong Province, China
Employment Prospects rank: 8
Cost of Living rank: 8
Quality of Life rank: 9

9. Sydney, Australia
Employment Prospects rank: 18
Cost of Living rank: 4
Quality of Life rank: 4

10. Auckland, New Zealand
Employment Prospects rank: 16
Cost of Living rank: 9
Quality of Life rank: 3

11. Bangkok, Thailand
Employment Prospects rank: 2
Cost of Living rank: 12
Quality of Life rank: 15

12. Beijing (tie), China
Employment Prospects rank: 8
Cost of Living rank: 11
Quality of Life rank: 13

12. Shanghai (tie), China
Employment Prospects rank: 8
Cost of Living rank: 14
Quality of Life rank: 10

14. Kuala Lumpur (tie), Malaysia
Employment Prospects rank: 6
Cost of Living: 13
Quality of Life: 16

14. Ho Chi Minh City (tie), Vietnam
Employment Prospects rank: 4
Cost of Living rank: 14
Quality of Life rank: 17

16. Manila, Philippines
Employment Prospects rank: 7
Cost of Living rank: 16
Quality of Life rank: 14

17. Jakarta, Indonesia
Employment Prospects rank: 20
Cost of Living rank: 17
Quality of Life rank: 12

18. Bangalore, State of Karnataka, India
Employment Prospects rank: 13
Cost of Living rank: 18
Quality of Life rank: 18

19. Mumbai (tie), State of Maharashtra, India
Employment Prospects rank: 13
Cost of Living rank: 20
Quality of Life rank: 19

19. New Delhi (tie), India
Employment Prospects rank: 13
Cost of Living rank: 19
Quality of Life rank: 20

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Anna Papadopoulos, D.Litt.

Anna Papadopoulos, D.Litt. in Strategic Journalism and Publishing, is the senior money, wealth, and asset management editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she leverages her unique background as a Wall Street analyst turned editor to shape insightful, data-driven content for business leaders worldwide. With more than a decade of experience in financial services and editorial leadership, Anna specializes in translating market data, investor sentiment, and macroeconomic trends into strategic narratives that inform and inspire top executives.

Prior to joining CEOWORLD magazine, she worked in investment banking at a major firm before transitioning to editorial roles at leading financial publications. Her work has spanned topics such as corporate governance, executive leadership, ESG investing, and crisis communications. Anna holds degrees in Economics and Strategic Communications, and her analytical rigor is matched by her deep understanding of public relations strategy. She believes that finance and brand reputation are intertwined and crafts her editorial content with that in mind.

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