Ah, the city life. It can be loud, busy, expensive, and it certainly isn’t for everyone, but if you’re a young person, it’s also the most exciting way to live.
That’s why hasn’t just had a look at the best cities in the world, but we have also filtered them based on responses from those under the age of 30, to suss out where is best in the world to live if you’re a young person – a member of Gen Z, to be specific.
Bangkok was crowned as our worldwide champion, because of how happy young locals are living there, and the ease with which they can make friends. Melbourne came in second place, and Cape Town came in third, with nine European cities also claiming a spot in our top 20 – read all about those here.
But, what about Latin America? Well, only one city in that part of the world clawed its way into our roundup, and that city was (drum roll, please) Mexico City!
The under-30 locals we spoke to commended how content they are living there, with a whopping 83 percent saying they felt happy, but it also ranked as the second most affordable city on our roundup (after Bangkok) with 69 percent giving it a high score on that front.
Why you should visit Mexico City
All this isn’t to say that Mexico City is only great for young people. In fact, Mauricio Nava, the editorial director of Mexico City, wrote in our 50 best cities roundup that ‘No matter the neighbourhood you’re in, there’s something in the air that makes everyone feel at home.’
If it’s sunny, make sure to catch a movie at the open-air cinema Cineteca, or head to catch some rays in Parque México.
Oh, and don’t sleep on all the free things to do. There’s Design Week, Jazz Festival Polanco and Mextropli, and in May, iconic institutions like Munal, Jumex, Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Museum of Anthropology all participate in museum month.
But have a look at our roundup of all the brilliant things Mexico City has to offer.
Check out our brand-new list of the best cities in the world for Gen Z here.
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