Best Places to Live

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By nikonchic

Whether you are living alone or raising a family, the place where you decide to live is something you should think about very well. One might say that choosing the best place to live in is an easy task but you should really think about it. You cannot just pick a place just because the house is beautiful. Aside from the aesthetics of your own home, you may want to take into consideration the environment you have. There are a lot of things that should be considered when you are deciding where you want to settle. You probably don’t think about it now, but there are a lot of factors in a place that can literally change your life. Some of the factors that are to be considered when you choose a place to live are population, education, health system, entrepreneurship, governance, personal freedom, safety and security. Taking into consideration these factors can get you along way in choosing the right place for you and your family. Based from these factors, here are some of the best places to live across the globe.

On the top of the list of the best places to live around the globe is Finland. It is ranked number one according to its prosperity index that considers factors as those we have mentioned a while ago. When it comes to economic fundamentals, Finland has great numbers with unemployment rate at 7% and the inflation rate as low as 0.3%. You can also assure quality education in Finland who ranks 3rd across the globe. They also have a high ranking when it comes to safety and security with low crime levels which will make you feel safe and comfortable in your home.

Another country that you should consider is Switzerland. It comes second to Finland in the rankings according to its prosperity index. Switzerland has a strong and productive economy which low unemployment rate of 4% and inflation rate of 0.7%. When it comes to entrepreneurship, you can take advantage of Switzerland’s entrepreneurial and innovative nature. They have low barriers when it comes to setting up a business. They also have democratic freedom in the country that ranks 1st in the world. They also offer good education system and a well equipped health system for you and your family. It is also a safe and secured country making eight out of ten citizens feel safe even at night.

Among the countries with a high prosperity index is Australia. It is ranked 6th in the world and 1st in its region. It is a country that has strong social bonds because of the high social trust they have. Social bonds are nurtured through their social networks. Aside from that they also have a high ranking when it comes to personal freedom making the one of the freest societies in the world. They have high tolerance for immigrants and ethnic minorities in their country. They also have a good quality education system at low expenditure.

Other countries that you may want to consider living in are Denmark, Sweden, United States, Norway and Canada. You may want to take a look at their prosperity index and check the way of living in these countries so you can choose the best place for your living.

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