Muscat Tops Asia’s 2023 Quality of Life Index

Muscat, The Gulf Observer: Muscat, the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman, has once again demonstrated its prominence on the global stage, achieving the coveted status of the best city in Asia and ranking 17th globally in Numbeo’s Quality of Life Index for the mid-year of 2023. Numbeo, a leading crowd-sourced global database, meticulously evaluates cities based on various factors, reaffirming Muscat’s standing as a premier global destination.

The comprehensive Quality of Life Index, assessing 195 cities worldwide, considers key parameters such as cost of living, purchasing power, housing affordability, pollution levels (air and water), crime rates, health system quality, and commute times, among other vital statistics.

Muscat secured an impressive score of 176.80 on the Quality of Life Index, showcasing its commitment to providing a superior living experience. The Hague, Netherlands, claimed the top spot globally with a score of 215.7.

In the Asian region, Muscat’s exceptional performance surpassed other notable cities, with Abu Dhabi, UAE (173), securing the 25th position globally and standing as the second-best city in Asia. Dubai followed closely at 26th overall (172.7), with Tokyo (166.5, 35th overall) and Doha (158.5, 72nd overall) also making commendable appearances.

Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Luxembourg claimed the second and third spots globally, with scores of 202.5 and 200.5 points, respectively. Vienna, Austria, secured the fourth position (197.7), while Valencia, Spain, rounded off the top-five with a score of 196.3.

Oman demonstrated strength across various indices, notably scoring 82.5 in purchasing power, 79.9 in the Safety Index, and 60.2 in the Health Care Index. The Cost of Living Index was rated at 50.4 points, while the Traffic Commute Time index stood at 20.5. The Pollution Index was measured at 35.0, and the Climate Index was rated at 67.2.

Numbeo’s Quality of Life Index serves as a valuable comparative measure, where a higher index value indicates a superior quality of life. The survey captures the perceptions and experiences of website visitors, encompassing various aspects of the quality of life. The index’s empirical formula considers factors such as Purchasing Power Index, Safety Index, Climate Index, Pollution Index, House Price to Income Ratio, Cost of Living Index, Health Care Index, and Traffic Commute Time Index to estimate the overall quality of life in each city. Muscat’s top-tier ranking reflects its commitment to providing an outstanding living environment for its residents and visitors alike.