Doha

Doha has the fourth best standard of lifestyle in the region, according to a report released by Mercer.
The international human resources consultancy’s annual Quality of Living survey has revealed that the Qatari capital occupies the 108th position in the global rankings, placing it in the top four cities in the Middle East.
Dubai has maintained its regional top spot in Mercer’s Quality of Living rankings for the third consecutive year, being placed 74th globally. Abu Dhabi and Muscat take second and third place, respectively, with their global rankings at 77th and 104th, respectively.
Vienna is rated as the city with the best quality of living for the second consecutive year, with European cities dominating the rankings along with major cities in Australia and New Zealand. Zurich, Auckland and Munich were rated second, third, and fourth, respectively. Fifth-place Vancouver is the highest ranking city in North America, with Singapore at 26 the highest ranking Asian city.
Mercer’s survey takes into account a city’s political and social environment, medical care and health considerations, public services, recreation facilities and natural environment, among others.
The report is compiled by the organisation to assist multinational companies compensate employees fairly when placing them on international assignments. The report provides valuable information and “hardship” premium recommendations for over 440 cities throughout the world, with the ranking covering 230 of these.

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