Barcelona
Spain · Europe · 5.6M people
Mediterranean design capital balancing beach life with a dense startup scene.
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Ranked #18 of 123 overall · 41.39, 2.17
Full scorecard
Cost of living6.0
Safety7.0
Environment & air quality6.0
Public transport8.0
Climate8.0
Healthcare8.0
Internet & connectivity8.0
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