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Australia City Australian cities hold threae of the top 10 spots in the Economist Intelligence Unit's liveability poll, which ranks cities on five factors: health-care, stability, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
Melbourne ranked the highest of any Australian city, coming third in the poll recognising 140 cities.
Perth was equal fifth with Calgary in Canada, Sydney shared ninth place with Zurich in Switzerland, Adelaide in 11th place and Brisbane 16th on the list.
Vancouver is the world's easiest city to live in while Harare is the toughest, the survey said, putting Europe and north America at the top while many African and Asian cities struggle behind.
In ratings ranging from zero (intolerable) to 100 per cent (ideal), Vancouver scores 98 per cent, "benefiting from strong Canadian infrastructure," while Harare languishes on 37.5 "thanks to the unfolding crisis in Zimbabwe".
At the top end of the global easy-living scale, Vienna is in second place followed by Melbourne, Toronto, Perth, Calgary, Helsinki and Geneva, with Sydney and Zurich in joint ninth place.
The Japanese city of Osaka is just outside the top 10 on 13th place, and Tokyo is at joint 19th with Frankfurt.
European cities where life is generally not hard include Stockholm and Hamburg, Germany in 14th place, as well as Paris in 17th spot, Frankfurt in 19th, Copenhagen in 21st and Berlin in 22nd.
With the exception of high scores in Australasia and some Asian centres, most of the better-scoring locations are based in the more developed regions of western Europe and North America," said the study.
A string of US cities fill the rankings from 30th to 50th position - Washington DC in 35th place, Los Angeles in 48th - followed by another smattering of European conurbations: London is in 51st spot, Rome 52nd while Athens has western Europe's lowest showing in 63rd spot, on 81.2 per cent.
Any city with a score above 80 per cent "will have few, if any, challenges to living standards," said the survey.
Not so easy
Lower down the orders come Moscow in 69th spot, Beijing in 76th, Johannesburg on joint 92nd with Brazil's Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, and Bangkok in 100th place.
The bottom rankings are occupied by a swathe of Asian and African cities: Manila in 108th, New Delhi in joint 114th spot with Cairo, Mumbai in 120th, Nairobi 122nd and Lusaka 126th.
Cities scoring below 50 per cent - which "present daily challenges to living standards" according to the authors - include Tehran in 129th place, Karachi, Pakistan in 135th and Lagos in 136th.
The bottom three are Algiers, Dhaka and Harare - where Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe called for leaders to "make Africa a continent of opportunity for all its people", as the country struggles to emerge from an economic meltdown.

In 2008 a new record of 23,000 British migrated to sunnier shores in Australia. They turned their backs on the frosty weather, dreaming of a life under the sun. The life down under attracts expats with a promise of stunning vistas, some of the world’s best beaches, great surf, a lifestyle that is geared toward the outdoors and heaps of fun.
What many don’t realise before they leave home is that in Australia they too have to work, often a lot harder than they ever did in Europe. We should know as we have been there and done that.
While we can attest to the fact that Australia is an amazing country that offers a lot of opportunities for newcomers, it can also be a very lonely place when the rest of your family is still living on the other side of the world.
However, despite the good and the bad we would never trade places again and go back to Europe. We have made our mark here in Australia and love our newfound freedom (in a different way) and now enjoy the food, the weather, the land, the animals, the lifestyle, the coffee (yes Aussies know how to make the best coffee in the world), and the space that surrounds us.
Moving to Australia in search of property bliss is actually a reality for Brits who have enough of a nest egg. While they also have to fork out more and more money for a home in the sun, properties are in general much more affordable than back in the UK.
Not to forget the space you are getting for your money.
However, Australia too is starting to show signs of the global credit crunch with many companies going bust or down-sizing their operations.

Sydney
Located in the state of New South Wales, Sydney is the largest city in Australia. There are so many things to do in this city, and so many different places to stay. One area that would be a great central location to station yourself in during your stay would be 790 George Street. It is close to the Grand Central train station, as well as Chinatown, Sydney. George street is one of the streets that connects with most others and the street itself runs right through the center of the city pretty much. To get out of the city for a day, there are a few options to take. Take a train to the north for a few hours into the Blue Mountains, which are called "Blue Mountains" for the blueish hue they have. I wont say how the hue is created and spoil the surprise, so listen to your tour guide when you take a group tour into the trails. There is an opportunity to leave the bus and hike along the cliff edge for a while, so don't be afraid to enjoy the spectacular views that only your feet will take you too! Some other escapes from the city would be to the nearby beaches across the harbor. Take a public transport ferry to Manly or Bondi Beach for a day of relaxed fun, sun, and a slower pace than the bustling city life. If you time it right, you can take the ferry back as the sun is setting and see the city in a whole different light. Some other great touristy and easy things to do while in Sydney would be to walk the Harbor Bridge, or head up to the Sydney Tower that overlooks the entire city.

Located in the Northern Territory, you may have seen this city from the film "Australia" that came out in 2008. Though it was digitally altered in the movie to make it look a little less modern, the set up of the harbor was exactly as it is today. Darwin is a very unique place; it is a city everyone has heard of, but few actually go to experience it, and the only way to really understand it is to experience it. A mixture of Aboriginal heritage, billabongs, official government buildings, and backpackers, Darwin is the starting point into many national parks such as Kakadu and Litchfield. For some ideas and eco-certified and supported opportunities, check out the Top End Escapes tourism provider, based in Darwin. I booked most of my excurtions with them and got to meet a bit of the staff tour opperators and managers.

Melbourne
On the southern border of Victoria, this is the cultural city that draws thousands of tourists every year. The great thing about Melbourne is the amount of things to do on a small scale budget, and without taking any form of costly transportation! Walking through Melbourne is the best way to get acquainted and familiar with the nooks and crannies of the city that hold the hidden treasures of restaurants, shops, and galleries. There is a free, electrical tram that runs the city square on a continuous schedule that you can hop on/hop off at any point. One great feature of the cultural hub is the Sunday market, located in Queen Victoria Market. One great excursion centered in Melbourne would be the Great Ocean Road (GOR). Check out *this site* about the GOR for some tips, ideas, and information on experiencing this historical and beautiful journey along the southern coast of Australia's mainland.