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.
“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
Vienna is repeatedly ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
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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
Vancouver, Canada.
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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
Rio de Janeiro.
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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
Mexico City.
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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
Athens, Greece.
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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
Paris.
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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
Seoul, South Korea.
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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
Kraków, Poland.
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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
Cape Town, South Africa.
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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
Naples, Italy.
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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
Bangkok.
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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
Valencia, Spain.
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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
Berlin.
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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
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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
New York, New York.
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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
Shanghai.
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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
Edinburgh, Scotland.
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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
Melbourne, Australia.
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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
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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
Tokyo.
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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
