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Ever dreamed of moving overseas? A new study from the team at Oxford Economics has named the world's most liveable cities . The Global Cities Index for 2024 focused on six key factors which were life expectancy, income per person, income equality, recreation and cultural sites, internet speed and the cost of housing. While the majority of cities in the top 10 were in Europe , one Australian city also made the hotlist.

Have you visited any of these cities and would you want to live there? Let us know in the comments. 10. Nantes, France France's sixth largest city, Nantes scraped a place as one of the world's best places to live.



Sitting on the banks of the Loire River, Nantes is close to France's western coastline. One of the city's most curious tourist attractions is the quirky Machines de l'Île, a fantasy world of mechanical contraptions. Fly a giant heron or sit on the back of a huge crab.

(Image: Getty) Link copied 9. Ghent, Belgium A port city, Ghent is located in northwest Belgium and it's also the country's most walkable destination . Visit Ghent describes the city as a place where "people enjoy life" and that seems to be true based on its high ranking in the study.

Ghent has a huge pedestrian area so it's a fantastic choice if you want a city break that's easy to explore without a car. (Image: Getty) Link copied 8. Zurich, Switzerland One of Europe's most expensive cities, Zurich makes up for it by offering residents a fantastic quality of life.

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