Gen Z is often labeled as cold or less sociable, but that might be an unfair characterization.
In order to determine the best places for Gen Z to live, Time Out surveyed local residents ages 18 to 29 around the world, asking them about everything from affordability to nightlife.
Time Out travel writer Liv Kelly told Business Insider that the survey findings show Gen Z socializes plenty, but does so differently than past generations.
Kelly said her generation finds joy in day-to-day experiences rather than living for the weekend. While nightlife was a factor in Time Out’s rankings, alternatives like outdoor activities and community building opportunities were just as, if not more, important to the under-30 crowd.
“I think how Gen Z socializes and how they go out is still crucial to their day-to-day interactions and their happiness — it’s just changing shapes,” Kelly told Business Insider.
Gen Z yearns for third spaces, and cities that can provide those ranked high on the list.
“In Tokyo, there are spaces which offer game nights where you can engage in sports with friends without having to drink,” Kelly said. “In Shanghai, there are no-phone socials. The cities that are ranked particularly well are ones where people find it easy to socialize. I think that also speaks volumes about there being a shift towards people preferring face-to-face interaction.”
Below, see what cities around the world are best suited for Gen Z.
20. Vienna
Population: 1,925,213
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,215.90
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,281.45
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $86.48
Cost of a cappuccino: $5.40
19. Vancouver, Canada
Population: 751,644
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,075.70
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,831.78
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $85.31
Cost of a cappuccino: $4.26
18. Rio de Janeiro
Population: 6,772,868
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $637
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $842.04
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $39.86
Cost of a cappuccino: $2.46
17. Mexico City
Population: 9,020,812
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $815.60
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,113.41
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $52.12
Cost of a cappuccino: $3.89
16. Athens, Greece
Population: 3,134,884
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $981.90
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $731.46
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $74.95
Cost of a cappuccino: $4.22
15. Paris
Population: 2,059,821
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,212.6
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,630.82
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $80.71
Cost of a cappuccino: $5.05
14. Seoul, South Korea
Population: 9,217,913
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,057.40
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $830.54
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $64.69
Cost of a cappuccino: $4.03
13. Kraków, Poland
Population: 814,595
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $889.70
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $937.08
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $53.67
Cost of a cappuccino: $4.46
12. Cape Town, South Africa
Population: 4,974,327
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $729.10
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,045.00
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $48.82
Cost of a cappuccino: $2.49
11. Naples, Italy
Population: 904,846
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $996.30
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,061.95
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $80.71
Cost of a cappuccino: $2.29
10. Bangkok
Population: 5,186,582
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $719.50
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $704.74
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $36.09
Cost of a cappuccino: $2.90
9. Valencia, Spain
Population: 850,475
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $834.50
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,470.20
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $69.18
Cost of a cappuccino: $2.80
8. Berlin
Population: 3,775,697
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,212
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,504.07
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $80.71
Cost of a cappuccino: $4.64
7. Copenhagen, Denmark
Population: 671,714
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,397.70
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,951.86
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $123.40
Cost of a cappuccino: $7.07
6. New York City
Population: 8,546,038
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,681.40
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $4,408.32
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $140
Cost of a cappuccino: $6.20
5. Shanghai
Population: 24,722,254
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $618.60
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $943.43
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $29.61
Cost of a cappuccino: $3.24
4. Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Population: 540,101
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,234.60
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,637.28
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $107.60
Cost of a cappuccino: $5.12
3. Melbourne, Australia
Population: 4,928,443
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $1,225.10
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,730.30
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $84.54
Cost of a cappuccino: $4.03
2. Porto, Portugal
Population: 264,493
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $825.70
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,316.24
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $57.65
Cost of a cappuccino: $2.66
1. Tokyo
Population: 10,316,210
Monthly costs for a single person (excluding housing): $959
Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom home in the city center: $1,262.13
Cost of a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant (excluding drinks): $44.38
Cost of a cappuccino: $3.59
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