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Santo Domingo.- Mercer, a global leader in workforce and investment solutions, released its 2024 Quality of Life Cities ranking, evaluating 241 cities for living conditions suited to international assignees and their families. Santo Domingo placed 167th globally, reflecting ongoing challenges in public services and transportation. In Latin America, Montevideo leads the region at 92nd, followed by San Juan (95th), Buenos Aires (97th), and Santiago (98th). Notably, Mexico City showed significant improvement, climbing 14 positions to 116th.
Zurich, Switzerland, claimed the top spot globally due to its robust infrastructure, safety, cultural vibrancy, and sustainability initiatives. Other top-ranked cities include Vienna (Austria), Geneva (Switzerland), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Auckland (New Zealand). European cities dominate the top ten, solidifying the continent’s appeal to international assignees.
Mercer emphasized the importance of assessing factors like political stability, social environment, and cost implications for expatriates. According to Yvonne Traber, Mercer’s Global Mobility Leader, companies must prioritize quality of life and affordability to manage global mobility effectively. Latin American cities continue to grow in attractiveness for international mobility, offering natural beauty, recreational options, and competitive costs despite infrastructural hurdles.
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Publish date : 2024-12-06 07:26:00
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