Amsterdam
Netherlands · Europe · 1.2M people
Canal-ringed capital with the best cycling infrastructure in Europe.
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Ranked #19 of 123 overall · 52.37, 4.90
Full scorecard
Cost of living4.0
Safety8.0
Environment & air quality7.0
Public transport10.0
Climate5.0
Healthcare8.0
Internet & connectivity9.0
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