🏙️ City Battle
Can you predict which city wins?
5 rounds, 10 possible criteria, 303 real cities — every round is built from actual CityMatch data, and every result links straight to the full breakdown.
5 rounds. Guess which city wins each one.
How to play
- 1. Two cities appear, and a criterion is revealed — cost of living, safety, climate and more.
- 2. Pick the city you think wins on that criterion.
- 3. See the real scores and a short explanation, then jump to the full city or comparison page.
- 4. After 5 rounds, get your score and a shortlist of cities and rankings to explore next.
Criteria used
Every criterion below is a real score already used throughout CityMatch — nothing is invented for the game.
Frequently asked questions
Is City Battle based on real data?
Yes — every round uses CityMatch's actual scores for the two cities shown. Nothing is randomly generated or invented; the only randomness is which cities and which criterion get picked for each round.
How many rounds are in a game?
Each game is 5 rounds. After the fifth round, you'll see your score and a qualitative rating.
What criteria does City Battle use?
City Battle draws from 10 criteria: Cost of Living, Safety, Climate, Healthcare, Internet, Public Transport, Cleanliness, Quality of Life, Family Friendly, Digital Nomad Fit. These map directly to the same scores shown on every city page.
Can I play again?
Yes, unlimited times — each game pulls a fresh, random set of cities and criteria.
Prefer to browse directly? Search all 303 cities, compare any two, or browse every ranking.