Forbes: The Best Cities to Live in 2023

Forbes, in collaboration with InterNations, has published a ranking of the best cities in the world to live in for 2023. The ranking was compiled based on a survey of more than 12,000 expatriates from 177 nationalities, living in 181 countries or territories.

Malaga: Top Spot for Friendliness and Climate. Malaga has claimed the top spot thanks to its climate, the friendliness of the local population, and a high quality of life. The city is well-rated for its balance of work and leisure, the availability of housing, and public transportation, although it ranks 41st in terms of the local job market.

Alicante: Easy Adaptation and a Warm Welcome Alicante, taking second place, is especially noted for its ease of adaptation and warm cultural welcome. Expatriates feel at home in Alicante, appreciating their social life and the friendliness of the locals. The city is also attractive for its affordable housing and excellent leisure opportunities.

Valencia: Outstanding Healthcare and Leisure Valencia, in third place, stands out for its quality of life, including accessible and quality healthcare, as well as a variety of leisure activities. The city is also rated for the convenience of transportation and the affordability of public transit.

Cities with Lower Rankings It is also important to mention cities that have ranked lower in the list. Among them are Milan and Rome in Italy, as well as Vancouver in Canada, criticized for a low quality of life and poor working conditions.

Alicante: An Attractive Destination for Foreign Investors Among the top three in the Forbes and InterNations ranking, Alicante stands out for its affordable housing. This factor, along with a high quality of life, makes the city particularly attractive to foreign investors. Alicante has been repeatedly recognized in international rankings as a city with an optimal price-quality ratio for housing, making it an ideal choice for real estate investments.

Forbes Confirms Alicante's Advantage. The Forbes publication confirms Alicante's long-standing reputation as a profitable destination for living and investing. The combination of affordable housing, a friendly atmosphere, and quality of life makes Alicante a desirable place not only to live but also to invest in.