Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance in the World, 2023

Christina MillerStats GateOctober 30, 2023

Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance in the World

Based on feedback from employees, a recent ranking has disclosed the city that provides the best work-life balance, with London being recognized as the foremost option.

Achieving a work-life balance is crucial for individuals who want to lead a fulfilling life. It involves finding the right balance between the time and energy spent on professional responsibilities and personal activities, such as spending time with family, pursuing hobbies, and engaging in social activities. Striking the right balance is essential for maintaining good mental and physical health, as it helps to reduce stress and prevent burnout. The second-best city to work in for those who prioritize this harmony is Paris, while New York is the third best.

The study evaluates cities based on their success in promoting work-life balance to their citizens by comparing data on work intensity, institutional support, legislation, and liveability. The results highlight cities that can be appreciated for promoting a healthy work-life balance for their citizens through constructive social policies and urban infrastructure, both directly and indirectly. Here’s a look at the top 100 best cities in the world for a work-life balance:

Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance in the World

Rank	City	Population	Score
1	London, UK	12434823	95.35
2	Paris, France	13114718	95.19
3	New York, USA	19768458	95.15
4	Tokyo, Japan	37732000	95.03
5	Singapore, Singapore	5983000	94.98
6	Dubai, UAE	6404000	94.48
7	San Francisco, USA	4623264	93.86
8	Barcelona, Spain	5111749	93.73
9	Amsterdam, Netherlands	2891907	93.73
10	Seoul, South Korea	23016000	93.53
11	Rome, Italy	4303821	93.43
12	Prague, Czechia	2259981	92.96
13	Madrid, Spain	7005286	92.13
14	Berlin, Germany	4979867	92.02
15	Los Angeles, USA	12997353	91.96
16	Chicago, USA	9510390	91.92
17	Washington DC, USA	6358652	91.64
18	Beijing, China	18522000	91.61
19	Istanbul, Türkiye	15636000	90.93
20	Dublin, Ireland	544107	90.56
21	Vienna, Austria	1890000	90.53
22	Milan, Italy	4961743	89.69
23	Toronto, Canada	6771000	89.63
24	Boston, USA	4899932	89.44
25	Abu Dhabi, UAE	1374000	89.41
26	Budapest, Hungary	3002758	89.13
27	São Paulo, Brazil	23086000	88.86
28	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	7237000	88.85
29	Stockholm, Sweden	2308143	88.84
30	Munich, Germany	3016834	88.44
31	Melbourne, Australia	4721000	88.34
32	Lisbon, Portugal	3013027	87.78
33	Zürich, Switzerland	1936563	87.7
34	Seattle, USA	4011553	87.08
35	Sydney, Australia	4712000	87.05
36	Doha, Qatar	1886000	86.75
37	Brussels, Belgium	3331496	86.55
38	San Jose, USA	2025000	86.54
39	Bangkok, Thailand	18007000	85.95
40	Warsaw, Poland	3189533	85.87
41	Copenhagen, Denmark	1928612	85.84
42	Taipei, Taiwan	9079000	85.82
43	Austin, USA	2352426	85.69
44	Oslo, Norway	1278827	85.63
45	Osaka, Japan	15126000	85.13
46	Hong Kong SAR, China	7450000	84.83
47	Tel Aviv, Israel	2799000	84.75
48	Athens, Greece	3154000	84.64
49	Frankfurt, Germany	2678557	84.31
50	Vancouver, Canada	2460000	84.3
51	San Diego, USA	3286069	84.17
52	Orlando, USA	2691925	83.99
53	Helsinki, Finland	1551959	83.82
54	Miami, USA	6091747	83.4
55	Buenos Aires, Argentina	16710000	83.33
56	Hamburg, Germany	3421692	83.29
57	Brisbane, Australia	2628083	83
58	Kuwait, Kuwait	4289000	82.9
59	Las Vegas, USA	2292476	82.88
60	Montreal, Canada	3707000	82.02
61	Glasgow, UK	1830710	81.97
62	Shanghai, China	24073000	81.88
63	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	12592000	81.7
64	Auckland, New Zealand	1446000	81.67
65	Atlanta, USA	6144970	81.31
66	Houston, USA	7206841	80.59
67	Busan, South Korea	3814000	80.20
68	Philadelphia, USA	6228601	80.14
69	Naples, Italy	3298730	79.91
70	Denver, USA	2972567	79.56
71	Nashville, USA	2013506	79.14
72	Manchester, UK	3348274	79.08
73	Dallas, USA	7759615	78.94
74	Liverpool, UK	1533860	78.92
75	Minneapolis, USA	3690512	77.81
76	Mexico City, Mexico	21804000	77.13
77	Minsk, Belarus	2147000	77.02
78	Lyon, France	2280845	76.87
79	Portland, USA	2510696	76.78
80	Rotterdam, Netherlands	1890814	76.56
81	Bogotá, Colombia	10085000	76.38
82	Kraków, Poland	1423451	76.15
83	Valencia, Spain	1768205	75.59
84	Santiago, Chile	7171000	74.64
85	Birmingham, UK	2643000	73.99
86	New Orleans, USA	1261726	73.80
87	Bucharest, Romania	2478618	73.7
88	Leeds, UK	2619128	73.64
89	Muscat, Oman	1332000	73.41
90	Ottawa, Canada	1085000	73.08
91	Cologne, Germany	2215509	72.87
92	Charlotte, USA	2701046	72.81
93	Calgary, Canada	1319000	72.36
94	Nagoya, Japan	9197000	72.29
95	Düsseldorf, Germany	6237000	72.23
96	Hanoi, Vietnam	7547000	71.84
97	Gothenburg, Sweden	629000	71.81
98	Sapporo, Japan	2028000	71.73
99	Bilbao, Spain	1048966	71.52
100	Baltimore, USA	2838327	71.31

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Christina Miller

Associate News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine. I lead the reporting team that covers US financial services and I write a business column for the opinion section. I write news pieces about the US and European market for start-ups and interview CEOs for our interview slot. I also presented one of the CEOWORLD magazine's early podcast hits, Money Stories, in which I persuadeded notable CEOs to share insights into the breaking news, moments of crisis and key decisions that enabled them to build successful international companies.

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